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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||
| Bellus Academy-El Cajon | El Cajon, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus | San Leandro, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| American Career College-Ontario | Ontario, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Institute of Culinary Education | Pasadena, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central California School of Continuing Education - | Coalinga, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||||
| Bellus Academy-El Cajon | $15,548 | - | 68% | 14:1 | 187 |
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus | $21,799 | - | 51% | 34:1 | 403 |
| American Career College-Ontario | $39,050 | - | 58% | 29:1 | 1,639 |
| Institute of Culinary Education | $37,649 | - | - | 8:1 | 362 |
| Central California School of Continuing Education - | $9,895 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,439 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 163 |