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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Dallas | Dallas, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Laredo | Laredo, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth | Irving, 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 |
| Florida Career College-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Dallas | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Laredo | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | $11,978 | 100.00% | 100% | 10:1 | 41 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth | $54,550 | - | 59% | 43:1 | 1,727 |
| Rio Grande Valley College | $29,400 | - | 73% | 30:1 | 660 |
| Florida Career College-Houston | $21,500 | - | 48% | 16:1 | 1,029 |
| Average | $16,073 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 252 |