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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia College-Austin | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
| Interactive College of Technology | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| MediaTech Institute-Houston | Houston, 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia College-Austin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| Interactive College of Technology | $10,970 | - | 15% | 10:1 | 48 |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | $36,720 | - | 54% | 17:1 | 437 |
| MediaTech Institute-Houston | $35,200 | - | 48% | 5:1 | 73 |
| Florida Career College-Houston | $21,500 | - | 48% | 16:1 | 1,029 |
| Average | $15,800 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 511 |