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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College | Sarasota, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay | Clearwater, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Southern Technical College | Orlando, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah | Hialeah, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Med-Life Institute-Lauderdale Lakes | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Jersey College - Naples | Naples, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,679 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 |
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay | $39,900 | - | 72% | 15:1 | 608 |
| Southern Technical College | $18,500 | - | 51% | 28:1 | 1,521 |
| CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah | $13,150 | - | 75% | 15:1 | 128 |
| Med-Life Institute-Lauderdale Lakes | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Jersey College - Naples | $45,359 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,679 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 54 |