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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huertas College | Caguas, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Ponce Health Sciences University | Ponce, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Columbia Central University-Yauco | Yauco, PR | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| CEM College-Mayaguez | Mayaguez, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | - |
| Ponce Health Sciences University-Centro Universitario de San Juan | Santurce, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Rios | Hato Rey, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $6,823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huertas College | $8,520 | - | 49% | 9:1 | 391 |
| Ponce Health Sciences University | $26,385 | - | - | 3:1 | 820 |
| Columbia Central University-Yauco | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| CEM College-Mayaguez | $11,640 | - | 51% | 14:1 | 84 |
| Ponce Health Sciences University-Centro Universitario de San Juan | - | - | - | - | 208 |
| Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Rios | $5,760 | - | - | 13:1 | 162 |
| Average | $6,823 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 168 |