Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia College-Austin | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Culinary Institute Inc | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,104 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 | $16,264 | - | 52% | 18:1 | 258 |
| Virginia College-Austin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Brownsville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Culinary Institute Inc | $18,539 | - | 54% | 14:1 | 343 |
| Brightwood College-Fort Worth | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth | $17,400 | - | 64% | 25:1 | 832 |
| Average | $16,104 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 337 |