Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Jones College-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/19/2017) | ||
| Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Everglades University | Boca Raton, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Everest University-South Orlando | Tampa, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/01/2018) | ||
| Columbia College - Orlando | Orlando, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Southern College | $42,360 | 56.61% | 68% | 14:1 | 3,281 |
| Jones College-Jacksonville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/19/2017) | ||||
| Ringling College of Art and Design | $55,480 | 64.70% | 76% | 12:1 | 1,705 |
| Everglades University | $20,768 | 70.35% | 56% | 17:1 | 2,624 |
| Everest University-South Orlando | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/01/2018) | ||||
| Columbia College - Orlando | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $9,648 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 469 |