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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Institute of Funeral Service | Dallas, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | Houston, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Altierus Career College-Bissonnet | Houston, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Remington College-Houston Southeast Campus | Webster, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Altierus Career College-Fort Worth South | Ft Worth, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/30/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Institute of Funeral Service | $13,496 | - | 75% | 21:1 | 776 |
| Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | $15,313 | - | 72% | 33:1 | 275 |
| Altierus Career College-Bissonnet | $15,230 | - | 62% | 26:1 | 260 |
| Remington College-Houston Southeast Campus | $13,484 | - | 34% | 18:1 | 63 |
| Altierus Career College-Fort Worth South | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/30/2018) | ||||
| Average | $12,510 | - | 0.00% | 24.00:1 | 191 |