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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | 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) | ||
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-Mesquite | Mesquite, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus | McAllen, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-West Texas | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | $16,775 | 77.05% | 86% | 14:1 | 125 |
| Brightwood College-Friendswood | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | $18,115 | 100.00% | 49% | 23:1 | 849 |
| Carrington College-Mesquite | $46,566 | - | - | 18:1 | 35 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus | $17,400 | - | 50% | 28:1 | 670 |
| Universal Technical Institute-West Texas | $52,950 | - | - | 22:1 | 434 |
| Average | $16,434 | - | 0.00% | 19.00:1 | 168 |