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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-El Paso | El Paso, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-West Texas | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | $49,900 | - | 49% | 32:1 | 1,845 |
| Brightwood College-El Paso | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | $16,390 | - | 60% | 21:1 | 892 |
| Rio Grande Valley College | $29,400 | - | 73% | 30:1 | 660 |
| Universal Technical Institute-West Texas | $52,950 | - | - | 22:1 | 434 |
| Average | $15,707 | - | 0.00% | 18.50:1 | 389 |