Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Vista College | El Paso, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram | San Antonio, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/19/2018) | ||
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| MediaTech Institute-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia College-Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | $16,757 | - | 33% | 11:1 | 250 |
| Vista College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Brightwood College-San Antonio-Ingram | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/19/2018) | ||||
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | $36,720 | - | 54% | 17:1 | 437 |
| MediaTech Institute-Houston | $35,200 | - | 48% | 5:1 | 73 |
| Virginia College-Lubbock | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Average | $16,248 | - | 0.00% | 15.67:1 | 1,249 |