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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Vista College | El Paso, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia College-Austin | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
| Carrington College-Mesquite | Mesquite, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | $16,757 | - | 33% | 11:1 | 250 |
| Vista College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Austin | $16,950 | - | 54% | 25:1 | 697 |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | $18,115 | 100.00% | 49% | 23:1 | 849 |
| Virginia College-Austin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| Carrington College-Mesquite | $46,566 | - | - | 18:1 | 35 |
| Average | $15,813 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 1,728 |