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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | Grand Prairie, 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 |
| Virginia College-Austin | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
| The College of Health Care Professions-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| MediaTech Institute-Dallas | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $19,130 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 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | $49,900 | - | 49% | 32:1 | 1,845 |
| Virginia College-Austin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| The College of Health Care Professions-San Antonio | $25,400 | - | 58% | 22:1 | 660 |
| MediaTech Institute-Dallas | $35,200 | - | 62% | 10:1 | 204 |
| Fortis College-Grand Prairie | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $19,130 | - | 0.00% | 15.50:1 | 287 |