Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Meridian College and similar schools. 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 Comparison between Meridian College and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College | Sarasota, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis College-Orange Park | Orange Park, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ATA Career Education | Spring Hill, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southern Technical College | Orlando, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Professional Hands Institute | Miami, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| HCI College - Fort Lauderdale Campus | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Meridian College and similar schools is $10,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College | $38,100 | - | 53% | 18:1 | 132 |
| Fortis College-Orange Park | $14,386 | - | 61% | 21:1 | 345 |
| ATA Career Education | $14,895 | - | 60% | 15:1 | 194 |
| Southern Technical College | $18,500 | - | 51% | 28:1 | 1,521 |
| Professional Hands Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| HCI College - Fort Lauderdale Campus | $18,558 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,125 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 17 |