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 less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Trade Schools | Baltimore, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Aveda Institute-Maryland | Bel Air, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| L'Academie de Cuisine | Gaithersburg, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/15/2017) | ||
| Brightwood College-Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Cortiva Institute | Linthicum, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Institute of Health Sciences | Hunt Valley, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Trade Schools | $18,500 | - | - | 15:1 | 612 |
| Aveda Institute-Maryland | $11,950 | - | - | 15:1 | 94 |
| L'Academie de Cuisine | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/15/2017) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Baltimore | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Cortiva Institute | $11,675 | - | - | 25:1 | 386 |
| Institute of Health Sciences | $15,100 | - | - | 20:1 | 131 |
| Average | $16,093 | - | 0.00% | 23.00:1 | 291 |