Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Columbia College | Sonora, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Hartnell College | Salinas, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Canyons | $1,176 / $11,232 | - | 42% | 26:1 | 18,075 |
| Cerritos College | $1,364 / $12,004 | - | 29% | 26:1 | 19,469 |
| Columbia College | $1,547 / $8,870 | - | 27% | 14:1 | 2,349 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 / $11,084 | - | 41% | 26:1 | 10,053 |
| Hartnell College | $1,404 / $8,994 | - | 31% | 22:1 | 8,892 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |