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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce Health Sciences University | Ponce, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| CEM College-Humacao | Humacao, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Columbia Central University-Yauco | Yauco, PR | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Ponce Health Sciences University-East | Ponce, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| NUC University - Arecibo | Arecibo, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| NUC University - Caguas | Caguas, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce Health Sciences University | $26,385 | - | - | 3:1 | 820 |
| CEM College-Humacao | $12,900 | - | 51% | 18:1 | 185 |
| Columbia Central University-Yauco | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Ponce Health Sciences University-East | $21,504 | 44.64% | - | 3:1 | 680 |
| NUC University - Arecibo | $8,054 | - | - | - | - |
| NUC University - Caguas | $8,054 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $6,823 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 168 |