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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College | Sarasota, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia College-Pensacola | Pensacola, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
| Advance Science International College | Miami Lakes, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus | Miami, 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College | $38,100 | - | 53% | 18:1 | 132 |
| Virginia College-Pensacola | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| Advance Science International College | $44,516 | - | 66% | 15:1 | 92 |
| CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus | $13,150 | - | 93% | 12:1 | 202 |
| Ultrasound Medical Institute | $49,816 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 64 |
| Average | $15,800 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 285 |