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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College | Sarasota, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-Auto Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando | Orlando, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay | Clearwater, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Orion College | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Jersey College - Tampa | Tampa, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| HCI College - Fort Lauderdale Campus | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College | $38,100 | - | 53% | 18:1 | 132 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Auto Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando | $42,150 | - | 46% | 15:1 | 943 |
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay | $39,900 | - | 72% | 15:1 | 608 |
| Orion College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Jersey College - Tampa | $44,408 | - | - | - | - |
| HCI College - Fort Lauderdale Campus | $18,558 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $13,680 | - | 0.00% | 25.00:1 | 136 |