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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College | Sarasota, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Taylor College | Belleview, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Pensacola | Pensacola, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia College-Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
| Jersey College - Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,800 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 |
| Taylor College | $13,263 | - | 60% | 21:1 | 308 |
| Fortis Institute-Pensacola | $14,767 | - | 54% | 18:1 | 626 |
| Virginia College-Fort Pierce | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| Jersey College - Port Charlotte | $45,359 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,800 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 273 |