Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 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-Laredo | Laredo, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Lamson Institute | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso | El Paso, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus | McAllen, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,180 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-Laredo | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Brownsville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Lamson Institute | $17,010 | - | 75% | 22:1 | 390 |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso | $16,390 | - | 51% | 25:1 | 673 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus | $17,400 | - | 50% | 28:1 | 670 |
| Average | $16,180 | - | 0.00% | 19.67:1 | 300 |