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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Career College-Miami | Miami, 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 |
| Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp | Hialeah, 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 | - |
| Orion College | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Fortis Institute-Pensacola | Pensacola, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Career College-Miami | $21,500 | - | 51% | 9:1 | 332 |
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay | $39,900 | - | 72% | 15:1 | 608 |
| Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp | $44,050 | - | 75% | 25:1 | 724 |
| Universal Career School | $39,400 | - | 98% | 25:1 | 402 |
| Orion College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Pensacola | $14,767 | - | 54% | 18:1 | 626 |
| Average | $13,680 | - | 0.00% | 25.00:1 | 136 |