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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamson Institute | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pima Medical Institute-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 |
| Concorde Career College-San Antonio | San Antonio, 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) | ||
| 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 $15,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamson Institute | $17,010 | - | 75% | 22:1 | 390 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | $16,390 | - | 60% | 21:1 | 892 |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas | $18,115 | 94.55% | 49% | 26:1 | 615 |
| Concorde Career College-San Antonio | $17,937 | 100.00% | 61% | 25:1 | 521 |
| Virginia College-Lubbock | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Universal Technical Institute-West Texas | $52,950 | - | - | 22:1 | 434 |
| Average | $15,800 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 402 |