Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas | Dallas, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2016) | ||
| MediaTech Institute-Dallas | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-Mesquite | Mesquite, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,167 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie | $37,813 | - | 68% | 28:1 | 1,212 |
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | $18,450 | - | 68% | 25:1 | 1,070 |
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||||
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2016) | ||||
| MediaTech Institute-Dallas | $35,200 | - | 62% | 10:1 | 204 |
| Carrington College-Mesquite | $46,566 | - | - | 18:1 | 35 |
| Average | $10,167 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 192 |