Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business College-El Paso | El Paso, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | Houston, 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) | ||
| School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | 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) | ||
| Virginia College-Austin | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,920 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business College-El Paso | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | $16,757 | - | 33% | 11:1 | 250 |
| Brightwood College-Houston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||||
| School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | $16,775 | 77.05% | 86% | 14:1 | 125 |
| Brightwood College-Laredo | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Virginia College-Austin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| Average | $17,920 | - | 0.00% | 13.25:1 | 276 |