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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College-Smyrna | Smyrna, GA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Atlanta Institute of Music and Media | Duluth, GA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/07/2016) | ||
| Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs | Sandy Springs, GA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus | Marietta, GA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College-Smyrna | $14,929 | - | 48% | 23:1 | 450 |
| Atlanta Institute of Music and Media | $41,100 | - | 22% | 15:1 | 250 |
| Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/07/2016) | ||||
| Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs | $13,900 | - | 62% | 9:1 | 80 |
| Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus | $15,794 | - | 39% | 10:1 | 154 |
| SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta | $31,800 | - | 27% | 12:1 | 385 |
| Average | $14,687 | - | 0.00% | 30.00:1 | 19 |