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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City, MO | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Metro Business College-Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Vatterott College-Joplin | Joplin, MO | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/17/2018) | ||
| Vatterott College-St Charles | St Charles, MO | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/17/2018) | ||
| American Trade School | Saint Ann, MO | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield | Springfield, MO | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Career Institute | $17,598 | - | 94% | 26:1 | 344 |
| Metro Business College-Jefferson City | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Vatterott College-Joplin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/17/2018) | ||||
| Vatterott College-St Charles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/17/2018) | ||||
| American Trade School | $24,600 | - | 68% | 9:1 | 127 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield | $16,500 | - | 66% | 10:1 | 67 |
| Average | $11,563 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 136 |