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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | El Paso, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Vista College-Online | Richardson, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Southwest University at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Strayer University-North Dallas | Farmers Branch, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | $4,160 | - | 64% | 30:1 | 1,328 |
| Vista College-Online | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest | $19,800 | - | 52% | 20:1 | 3,201 |
| American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med | $16,020 | - | - | - | 87 |
| Southwest University at El Paso | $16,000 | - | 77% | 17:1 | 1,596 |
| Strayer University-North Dallas | $13,920 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,943 | - | 0.00% | 32.00:1 | 574 |