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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brightwood College-Friendswood | Friendswood, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Fortis Institute | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| The College of Health Care Professions-South San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | $49,900 | - | 49% | 32:1 | 1,845 |
| Fortis College | $16,264 | - | 52% | 18:1 | 258 |
| Brightwood College-Friendswood | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Fortis Institute | $16,264 | - | 61% | 23:1 | 295 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-South San Antonio | $17,400 | - | 68% | 26:1 | 340 |
| Average | $16,208 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 282 |