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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista College | El Paso, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Brightwood College-Friendswood | Friendswood, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Laredo | Laredo, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Interactive College of Technology | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Brightwood College-Friendswood | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Laredo | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Interactive College of Technology | $10,970 | - | 15% | 10:1 | 48 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | $17,400 | - | 72% | 27:1 | 714 |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas | $18,115 | 94.55% | 49% | 26:1 | 615 |
| Average | $16,118 | - | 0.00% | 15.33:1 | 1,106 |