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 |
| Professional Hands Institute | Miami, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Concorde Career Institute-Orlando | Orlando, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Florida Career College-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Florida Career College-Kendall | Miami, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/28/2017) | ||
| Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute | Miami, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,683 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 |
| Professional Hands Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Concorde Career Institute-Orlando | $65,490 | 90.57% | 56% | 23:1 | 320 |
| Florida Career College-West Palm Beach | $21,500 | - | 52% | 16:1 | 597 |
| Florida Career College-Kendall | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/28/2017) | ||||
| Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute | $36,000 | - | 79% | 6:1 | 150 |
| Average | $12,683 | - | 0.00% | 10.50:1 | 21 |