Meridian vs. Universal Career School
Both Meridian College and Universal Career School are Private, 2-4 years schools located in Florida. The following statements compare Meridian College and Universal Career School with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Universal Career School's tuition ($39,400) is more expensive than Meridian ($38,100).
- Meridian's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Universal Career School (25 to 1).
- Universal Career School (402 students) is larger than Meridian (132 students) with more enrolled students.
- Universal Career School ($4,905) has higher amount of financial aid than Meridian ($4,853).
- Universal Career School's graduation rate (98%) is higher than Meridian (53%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$38,100
Financial Aid
$4,853
Largest Vocational Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Enrollment
132 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
5 Faculties (full-time)
12 Staffs (full-time)
$27,375 Faculty Salary
$55,571 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$39,400
Financial Aid
$4,905
Largest Vocational Programs
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Enrollment
402 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
98% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
20 Staffs (full-time)
$10,714 Faculty Salary
$23,154 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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