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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Brightwood College-Houston | Houston, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||
| College of Health Care Professions | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Laredo | Laredo, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Interactive College of Technology | Pasadena, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,265 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 |
| Brightwood College-Houston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||||
| College of Health Care Professions | $17,400 | - | 77% | 28:1 | 365 |
| Brightwood College-Laredo | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Interactive College of Technology | $10,970 | - | 50% | 10:1 | 51 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | $17,400 | - | 72% | 27:1 | 714 |
| Average | $16,265 | - | 0.00% | 18.50:1 | 288 |