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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central University-Caguas | Caguas, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| NUC University | Bayamon, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of Phoenix-Puerto Rico | Guaynabo, PR | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/10/2018) | ||
| 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 - Mayaguez | Mayaguez, PR | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $6,358 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central University-Caguas | $7,314 | - | 61% | 10:1 | 2,165 |
| NUC University | $9,884 | - | 62% | 11:1 | 26,720 |
| University of Phoenix-Puerto Rico | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/10/2018) | ||||
| 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 - Mayaguez | $8,054 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $6,358 | - | 0.00% | 5.50:1 | 94 |