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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATA Career Education | Spring Hill, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Career School | Sweetwater, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | - |
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Delray Beach, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Orion College | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Florida Career College-Margate | Margate, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Med-Life Institute-Lauderdale Lakes | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATA Career Education | $14,895 | - | 60% | 15:1 | 194 |
| Universal Career School | $39,400 | - | 98% | 25:1 | 402 |
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | $14,908 | - | 48% | 25:1 | 939 |
| Orion College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Florida Career College-Margate | $21,500 | - | 50% | 14:1 | 375 |
| Med-Life Institute-Lauderdale Lakes | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,680 | - | 0.00% | 17.50:1 | 95 |