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 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 |
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||
| Culinary Institute Inc | Houston, 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 $10,843 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 |
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | $18,450 | - | 68% | 25:1 | 1,070 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||||
| Culinary Institute Inc | $18,539 | - | 54% | 14:1 | 343 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | $17,400 | - | 72% | 27:1 | 714 |
| Average | $10,843 | - | 0.00% | 19.00:1 | 257 |