Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Interactive College of Technology | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis College | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Culinary Institute Inc | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | $12,500 | - | 72% | 30:1 | 375 |
| Interactive College of Technology | $10,970 | - | 13% | 12:1 | 90 |
| Fortis College | $16,264 | - | 52% | 18:1 | 258 |
| Culinary Institute Inc | $18,539 | - | 54% | 14:1 | 343 |
| 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 | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |