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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career Institute-Tampa | Tampa, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Meridian College | Sarasota, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-Auto Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando | Orlando, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Golf Academy of America-Orlando | Apopka, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| Fortis Institute-Pensacola | Pensacola, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Ultrasound Medical Institute | Royal Palm Beach, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $34,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career Institute-Tampa | $18,315 | 96.17% | 57% | 28:1 | 473 |
| Meridian College | $38,100 | - | 53% | 18:1 | 132 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Auto Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando | $42,150 | - | 46% | 15:1 | 943 |
| Golf Academy of America-Orlando | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Pensacola | $14,767 | - | 54% | 18:1 | 626 |
| Ultrasound Medical Institute | $49,816 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 64 |
| Average | $34,300 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 115 |