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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Meridian College | Sarasota, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southeastern College-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 07/02/2017) | ||
| ATA Career Education | Spring Hill, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Career School | Sweetwater, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $18,288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville | $17,699 | 98.27% | 50% | 20:1 | 598 |
| Meridian College | $38,100 | - | 53% | 18:1 | 132 |
| Southeastern College-Jacksonville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 07/02/2017) | ||||
| ATA Career Education | $14,895 | - | 60% | 15:1 | 194 |
| Universal Career School | $39,400 | - | 98% | 25:1 | 402 |
| Average | $18,288 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 20 |