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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | Melrose Park, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Northwestern College-Chicago Campus | Chicago, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2018) | ||
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc | Lisle, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Worsham College of Mortuary Science | Wheeling, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| SAE Institute of Technology-Chicago | Chicago, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | $31,882 | - | 54% | 27:1 | 1,209 |
| Northwestern College-Chicago Campus | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2018) | ||||
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc | $41,050 | - | 49% | 37:1 | 1,216 |
| Worsham College of Mortuary Science | $24,800 | 76.47% | 78% | 16:1 | 190 |
| SAE Institute of Technology-Chicago | $32,899 | - | 31% | 17:1 | 262 |
| Average | $17,475 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 67 |