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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Interactive College of Technology | Pasadena, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas | Dallas, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2016) | ||
| 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 |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Tech Institute of Houston | $16,024 | 68.57% | 84% | 15:1 | 175 |
| KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts | $18,080 | 86.21% | 48% | 10:1 | 102 |
| Interactive College of Technology | $10,970 | - | 50% | 10:1 | 51 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2016) | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | $16,390 | - | 60% | 21:1 | 892 |
| Rio Grande Valley College | $29,400 | - | 73% | 30:1 | 660 |
| Average | $10,167 | - | 0.00% | 35.00:1 | 382 |