Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| 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 |
| Fortis College | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,982 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | $12,500 | - | 72% | 30:1 | 375 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | $16,757 | - | 33% | 11:1 | 250 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | $49,900 | - | 49% | 32:1 | 1,845 |
| Fortis College | $16,264 | - | 52% | 18:1 | 258 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Austin | $16,950 | - | 54% | 25:1 | 697 |
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Average | $15,982 | - | 0.00% | 21.00:1 | 396 |