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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie | Port Saint Lucie, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah | Hialeah, 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 Academy | Hialeah, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie | $14,087 | - | 55% | 21:1 | 458 |
| CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah | $13,150 | - | 75% | 15:1 | 128 |
| Orion College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Florida Career College-Margate | $21,500 | - | 50% | 14:1 | 375 |
| Med Academy | $22,330 | - | 80% | 20:1 | 248 |
| Average | $13,680 | - | 0.00% | 25.00:1 | 136 |