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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Laredo | Laredo, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | $16,757 | - | 33% | 11:1 | 250 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | $49,900 | - | 49% | 32:1 | 1,845 |
| Brightwood College-Laredo | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Brownsville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | $11,978 | 100.00% | 100% | 10:1 | 41 |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas | $18,115 | 94.55% | 49% | 26:1 | 615 |
| Average | $16,279 | - | 0.00% | 19.00:1 | 252 |