Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-North Hollywood | North Hollywood, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Bellus Academy-Poway | Poway, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Fresno | Clovis, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Valley College of Medical Careers | West Hills, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-North Hollywood | $33,340 | 96.90% | 65% | 22:1 | 676 |
| Bellus Academy-Poway | $15,548 | - | 68% | 16:1 | 436 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | $17,587 | - | 57% | 22:1 | 684 |
| Brightwood College-Bakersfield | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Fresno | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Valley College of Medical Careers | $15,550 | - | 69% | 15:1 | 70 |
| Average | $16,253 | - | 0.00% | 13.50:1 | 180 |