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APEI vs. STRA, UTI, LINC, LOPE, and BFAM

Should you be buying American Public Education stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of American Public Education include Strategic Education (STRA), Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), and Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM). These companies are all part of the "education services" industry.

How does American Public Education compare to Strategic Education?

Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) and American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

: Strategic Education has higher revenue and earnings than American Public Education. Strategic Education is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Public Education, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Strategic Education $1.27B 1.40 $126.61M $5.66 13.93
American Public Education $648.86M 1.65 $31.56M $1.36 42.72
: 93.3% of Strategic Education shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of Strategic Education shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: Strategic Education has a net margin of 10.21% compared to American Public Education's net margin of 4.86%. American Public Education's return on equity of 11.30% beat Strategic Education's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Strategic Education 10.21% 8.78% 6.97%
American Public Education 4.86% 11.30% 5.84%
: Strategic Education presently has a consensus price target of $87.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.34%. American Public Education has a consensus price target of $55.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.48%. Given Strategic Education's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Strategic Education is more favorable than American Public Education.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Strategic Education
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
American Public Education
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

5 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
: Strategic Education has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Public Education has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: In the previous week, American Public Education had 3 more articles in the media than Strategic Education. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for American Public Education and 3 mentions for Strategic Education. American Public Education's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Strategic Education's score of 0.39 indicating that American Public Education is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Strategic Education
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
American Public Education
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Strategic Education	$1.27B	1.40	$126.61M	$5.66	13.93
American Public Education	$648.86M	1.65	$31.56M	$1.36	42.72

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Strategic Education	10.21%	8.78%	6.97%
American Public Education	4.86%	11.30%	5.84%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Strategic Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
American Public Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Strategic Education	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
American Public Education	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

American Public Education beats Strategic Education on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Public Education compare to Universal Technical Institute?

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) and American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

: Universal Technical Institute has higher revenue and earnings than American Public Education. Universal Technical Institute is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Public Education, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Technical Institute $835.62M 2.54 $63.02M $0.97 39.76
American Public Education $648.86M 1.65 $31.56M $1.36 42.72
: Universal Technical Institute has a net margin of 6.28% compared to American Public Education's net margin of 4.86%. Universal Technical Institute's return on equity of 16.98% beat American Public Education's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Universal Technical Institute 6.28% 16.98% 6.88%
American Public Education 4.86% 11.30% 5.84%
: 75.7% of Universal Technical Institute shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.8% of Universal Technical Institute shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: Universal Technical Institute has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Public Education has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: Universal Technical Institute presently has a consensus price target of $39.80, indicating a potential upside of 3.21%. American Public Education has a consensus price target of $55.50, indicating a potential downside of 4.48%. Given Universal Technical Institute's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Universal Technical Institute is more favorable than American Public Education.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Universal Technical Institute
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)

5 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
American Public Education
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

5 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
: In the previous week, American Public Education had 1 more articles in the media than Universal Technical Institute. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for American Public Education and 5 mentions for Universal Technical Institute. American Public Education's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Universal Technical Institute's score of 0.42 indicating that American Public Education is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Universal Technical Institute
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
American Public Education
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Technical Institute	$835.62M	2.54	$63.02M	$0.97	39.76
American Public Education	$648.86M	1.65	$31.56M	$1.36	42.72

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Technical Institute	6.28%	16.98%	6.88%
American Public Education	4.86%	11.30%	5.84%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Technical Institute	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
American Public Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Universal Technical Institute	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
American Public Education	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

American Public Education beats Universal Technical Institute on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Public Education compare to Lincoln Educational Services?

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) and American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

: American Public Education has higher revenue and earnings than Lincoln Educational Services. American Public Education is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lincoln Educational Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Lincoln Educational Services $518.24M 2.76 $20M $0.63 71.55
American Public Education $648.86M 1.65 $31.56M $1.36 42.72
: American Public Education has a net margin of 4.86% compared to Lincoln Educational Services' net margin of 3.86%. Lincoln Educational Services' return on equity of 15.24% beat American Public Education's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lincoln Educational Services 3.86% 15.24% 6.18%
American Public Education 4.86% 11.30% 5.84%
: 72.2% of Lincoln Educational Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of Lincoln Educational Services shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
: Lincoln Educational Services has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, American Public Education has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: Lincoln Educational Services currently has a consensus price target of $43.67, suggesting a potential downside of 3.13%. American Public Education has a consensus price target of $55.50, suggesting a potential downside of 4.48%. Given Lincoln Educational Services' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lincoln Educational Services is more favorable than American Public Education.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lincoln Educational Services
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)

5 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
American Public Education
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

5 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
: In the previous week, American Public Education had 1 more articles in the media than Lincoln Educational Services. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for American Public Education and 5 mentions for Lincoln Educational Services. Lincoln Educational Services' average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat American Public Education's score of 0.54 indicating that Lincoln Educational Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lincoln Educational Services
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
American Public Education
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lincoln Educational Services	$518.24M	2.76	$20M	$0.63	71.55
American Public Education	$648.86M	1.65	$31.56M	$1.36	42.72

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lincoln Educational Services	3.86%	15.24%	6.18%
American Public Education	4.86%	11.30%	5.84%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lincoln Educational Services	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
American Public Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lincoln Educational Services	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
American Public Education	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

American Public Education beats Lincoln Educational Services on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Public Education compare to Grand Canyon Education?

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) and Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

: 79.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Grand Canyon Education shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Grand Canyon Education shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: In the previous week, Grand Canyon Education had 12 more articles in the media than American Public Education. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Grand Canyon Education and 6 mentions for American Public Education. Grand Canyon Education's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat American Public Education's score of 0.54 indicating that Grand Canyon Education is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American Public Education
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Grand Canyon Education
5 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
: American Public Education currently has a consensus target price of $55.50, suggesting a potential downside of 4.48%. Grand Canyon Education has a consensus target price of $220.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.00%. Given Grand Canyon Education's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Grand Canyon Education is more favorable than American Public Education.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Public Education
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)

5 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Grand Canyon Education
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
: Grand Canyon Education has higher revenue and earnings than American Public Education. Grand Canyon Education is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Public Education, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
American Public Education $648.86M 1.65 $31.56M $1.36 42.72
Grand Canyon Education $1.13B 4.00 $216.17M $8.00 21.15
: Grand Canyon Education has a net margin of 19.54% compared to American Public Education's net margin of 4.86%. Grand Canyon Education's return on equity of 34.72% beat American Public Education's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Public Education 4.86% 11.30% 5.84%
Grand Canyon Education 19.54% 34.72% 25.77%
: American Public Education has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Grand Canyon Education has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
American Public Education	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Grand Canyon Education	5 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
American Public Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
Grand Canyon Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
American Public Education	$648.86M	1.65	$31.56M	$1.36	42.72
Grand Canyon Education	$1.13B	4.00	$216.17M	$8.00	21.15

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
American Public Education	4.86%	11.30%	5.84%
Grand Canyon Education	19.54%	34.72%	25.77%

Summary

Grand Canyon Education beats American Public Education on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does American Public Education compare to Bright Horizons Family Solutions?

American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI) and Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) are both education services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

: American Public Education currently has a consensus target price of $55.50, suggesting a potential downside of 4.48%. Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a consensus target price of $107.11, suggesting a potential upside of 31.25%. Given Bright Horizons Family Solutions' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bright Horizons Family Solutions is more favorable than American Public Education.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Public Education
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)

5 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
2 Sell rating(s)

4 Hold rating(s)

4 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
: 79.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.6% of American Public Education shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Bright Horizons Family Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a net margin of 6.58% compared to American Public Education's net margin of 4.86%. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' return on equity of 17.41% beat American Public Education's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Public Education 4.86% 11.30% 5.84%
Bright Horizons Family Solutions 6.58% 17.41% 6.16%
: American Public Education has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.
: In the previous week, American Public Education had 3 more articles in the media than Bright Horizons Family Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for American Public Education and 3 mentions for Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat American Public Education's score of 0.54 indicating that Bright Horizons Family Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
American Public Education
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
: Bright Horizons Family Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than American Public Education. Bright Horizons Family Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Public Education, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
American Public Education $648.86M 1.65 $31.56M $1.36 42.72
Bright Horizons Family Solutions $2.93B 1.47 $193.12M $3.36 24.29

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
American Public Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
American Public Education	4.86%	11.30%	5.84%
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	6.58%	17.41%	6.16%

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
American Public Education	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
American Public Education	$648.86M	1.65	$31.56M	$1.36	42.72
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	$2.93B	1.47	$193.12M	$3.36	24.29

Summary

American Public Education beats Bright Horizons Family Solutions on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding APEI and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.

Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

APEI vs. The Competition

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Metric	American Public Education	SCHOOLS Industry	Discretionary Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.07B	$1.44B	$7.12B	$11.87B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.26%	2.87%	5.21%
P/E Ratio	42.72	11.11	16.95	28.47
Price / Sales	1.65	1.38	3.74	60.92
Price / Cash	24.60	13.76	13.00	36.52
Price / Book	3.56	2.39	3.57	6.67
Net Income	$31.56M	$79.32M	$267.38M	$332.53M
7 Day Performance	1.29%	-2.42%	-0.86%	2.03%
1 Month Performance	0.76%	-4.38%	5.83%	9.23%
1 Year Performance	133.05%	-8.40%	10.66%	39.62%

American Public Education Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
APEI American Public Education	1.7502 of 5 stars	$58.10 +1.0%	$55.50 -4.5%	N/A	$1.07B	$648.86M	42.72	5,841	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings Analyst Forecast
STRA Strategic Education	4.5023 of 5 stars	$77.18 +1.6%	$87.00 +12.7%	N/A	$1.72B	$1.27B	13.45	6,134
UTI Universal Technical Institute	2.5448 of 5 stars	$36.23 +0.1%	$37.50 +3.5%	N/A	$2.00B	$835.62M	37.45	4,100	Upcoming Earnings
LINC Lincoln Educational Services	2.7803 of 5 stars	$39.62 -0.5%	$43.67 +10.2%	N/A	$1.27B	$518.24M	63.79	2,640	News Coverage Positive News Upcoming Earnings
LOPE Grand Canyon Education	3.4416 of 5 stars	$165.38 0.0%	$220.00 +33.0%	N/A	$4.41B	$1.11B	21.05	5,830	Positive News Earnings Report

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American Public Education (APEI) Competitors

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