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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie | Port Saint Lucie, 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 | ||
| Virginia College-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
| Ultrasound Medical Institute | Royal Palm Beach, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis College-Cutler Bay | Cutler Bay, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville | $17,699 | 98.27% | 50% | 20:1 | 598 |
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie | $14,087 | - | 55% | 21:1 | 458 |
| Orion College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Virginia College-Jacksonville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| Ultrasound Medical Institute | $49,816 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 64 |
| Fortis College-Cutler Bay | $13,171 | - | 30% | 26:1 | 357 |
| Average | $14,740 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 417 |