Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Brightwood College-El Paso | El Paso, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Dallas | Dallas, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Fortis College | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Florida Career College-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Tech Institute of Houston | $16,024 | 68.57% | 84% | 15:1 | 175 |
| Brightwood College-El Paso | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Dallas | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Fortis College | $16,264 | - | 52% | 18:1 | 258 |
| Brightwood College-Beaumont | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Florida Career College-Houston | $21,500 | - | 48% | 16:1 | 1,029 |
| Average | $15,972 | - | 0.00% | 17.67:1 | 282 |