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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||
| Brightwood College-Friendswood | Friendswood, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| The Recording Conservatory of Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,639 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Friendswood | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | $16,390 | - | 60% | 21:1 | 892 |
| Rio Grande Valley College | $29,400 | - | 73% | 30:1 | 660 |
| The Recording Conservatory of Austin | $29,760 | - | 63% | 1:1 | 82 |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio | $16,717 | - | 58% | 26:1 | 369 |
| Average | $13,639 | - | 0.00% | 19.00:1 | 213 |