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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Hodges University | Fort Myers, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Everest University-Melbourne | Melbourne, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/02/2017) | ||
| Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College | Tampa, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Everglades University - Tampa | Tampa, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,879 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringling College of Art and Design | $55,480 | 64.70% | 76% | 12:1 | 1,705 |
| Hodges University | $15,580 | - | 19% | 10:1 | 443 |
| Everest University-Melbourne | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/02/2017) | ||||
| Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College | $1,520 | - | - | 11:1 | 118 |
| Everglades University - Tampa | $20,768 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $12,879 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 77 |