Vista College-Online

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,693

NaNN% growth from N/A

2020 Average Net Price

$22,747

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.66%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

574

100% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

94.7%

18 Graduates

About

Vista College-Online is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Vista College-Online were Office Management & Supervision (22 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (20 degrees), and Project Management (2 degrees).

In 2020, 309 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vista College-Online. 85.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (112 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (96 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vista College-Online is $15,693, which is $3,864 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Vista College-Online is $15,693, which is $3,864 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,747.

In 2020, 90% of undergraduate students attending Vista College-Online received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,693

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Vista College-Online was $15,693. The cost of tuition at Vista College-Online is $3,864 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vista College-Online (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,747

2020 Value

3.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Vista College-Online had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,747. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Vista College-Online grew by 3.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vista College-Online (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Vista College-Online received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2019, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vista College-Online (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.66%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Vista College-Online was 5.66%, which represents 15 out of the 265 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Vista College-Online has a total enrollment of 574 students. The full-time enrollment at Vista College-Online is 574 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vista College-Online are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vista College-Online, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.2% Black or African American, 26.7% White, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% Two or More Races, 1.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.697% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.348% Asian.

Students enrolled at Vista College-Online in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (26%), followed by White Female (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vista College-Online, both undergraduate and graduate, is 574 students. The full-time enrollment at Vista College-Online is 574 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vista College-Online are enrolled full-time compared with 44.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vista College-Online (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

46%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Vista College-Online was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (66%), Vista College-Online had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vista College-Online (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
179
White
153
Hispanic or Latino
131

The enrolled student population at Vista College-Online is 31.2% Black or African American, 26.7% White, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% Two or More Races, 1.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.697% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.348% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 44.2% White, 26% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 62 students (10.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 219 more women than men received degrees from Vista College-Online. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vista College-Online is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (96 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Vista College-Online is Office Management & Supervision (22 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (20 degrees) and Project Management (2 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Vista College-Online, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (191 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), and Business (95 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vista College-Online are Registered nurses (1,394,235 people), Accountants & auditors (1,077,416 people), Other managers (862,572 people), Software developers (559,130 people), and Financial managers (486,073 people).

The most specialized majors at Vista College-Online are Health (191 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), Business (95 degrees), Communications (0 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vista College-Online are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, and Architectural & engineering managers

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vista College-Online are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,812,505 people), Computer Systems Design (990,404 people), Elementary & secondary schools (838,752 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (607,065 people), and Insurance carriers (578,160 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vista College-Online.

Most Common

Office Management & Supervision
22 degree-majorss awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
20 degree-majorss awarded
Project Management
2 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Vista College-Online was Office Management & Supervision with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Vista College-Online according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

264

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Vista College-Online, which is 0.17 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (264).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vista College-Online by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Vista College-Online in Office Management & Supervision, which is 0.468 times less than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 100 degrees were awarded to women at Vista College-Online in Medical Insurance Specialist, which is 25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Vista College-Online is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.56% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
112 degrees awarded
White
96 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vista College-Online is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (96 degrees).

10.4% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
90 degrees awarded
White Female
88 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vista College-Online is black or african american female (90 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (88 degrees).

Operations

Vista College-Online has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.62% average return ($302k on $11.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Vista College-Online had a total salary expenditure of $6.64M. Vista College-Online employs 1 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Vista College-Online are Female Instructors (1), Male Instructors(0), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vista College-Online are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Sales and related with 7 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Vista College-Online (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.51M - Federal
$78.4k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Vista College-Online received $3.51M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $78.4k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$2.82M

2020 Salaries

3.75%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Vista College-Online paid a median of $2.82M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($6.64M) and a 3.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.2% growth from 2018 and a 11.1% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 10.7M (32% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$41.4k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Vista College-Online paid a total of $41.4k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 1.47% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.2M (29.9%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vista College-Online were Instructor with 1 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vista College-Online were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees; Management with 8 employees; and Sales and related with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vista College-Online was Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Vista College-Online.