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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian College | Sarasota, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| City College-Gainesville | Gainesville, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southeastern College-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 07/02/2017) | ||
| Southern Technical College | Orlando, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Florida Career College-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Orlando | Orlando, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,282 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 |
| City College-Gainesville | $18,240 | 22.22% | 20% | 15:1 | 45 |
| Southeastern College-Jacksonville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 07/02/2017) | ||||
| Southern Technical College | $18,500 | - | 51% | 28:1 | 1,521 |
| Florida Career College-West Palm Beach | $21,500 | - | 52% | 16:1 | 597 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Orlando | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||||
| Average | $14,282 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 213 |