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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-McAllen | McAllen, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-El Paso | El Paso, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| College of Health Care Professions | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas | Irving, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth | Irving, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | $18,450 | - | 68% | 25:1 | 1,070 |
| Brightwood College-McAllen | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-El Paso | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| College of Health Care Professions | $17,400 | - | 77% | 28:1 | 365 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas | $16,757 | - | 46% | 13:1 | 406 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth | $54,550 | - | 59% | 43:1 | 1,727 |
| Average | $15,947 | - | 0.00% | 21.50:1 | 393 |