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 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 |
| Fortis College | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | Austin, 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) | ||
| Golf Academy of America-Dallas | Farmers Branch, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $26,726 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 |
| Fortis College | $16,264 | - | 52% | 18:1 | 258 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | $36,720 | - | 54% | 17:1 | 437 |
| Brightwood College-Fort Worth | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Golf Academy of America-Dallas | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Average | $26,726 | - | 0.00% | 11.50:1 | 155 |