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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Mesa | Mesa, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-Phoenix East | Phoenix, AZ | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Fortis College-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Arizona College-Mesa | Mesa, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Sonoran Desert Institute | Tempe, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Arizona College-Glendale | Glendale, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $31,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Mesa | $61,588 | - | 45% | 16:1 | 532 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix East | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Fortis College-Phoenix | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Arizona College-Mesa | $18,835 | - | 47% | 20:1 | 259 |
| Sonoran Desert Institute | $12,280 | - | 52% | 39:1 | 4,011 |
| Arizona College-Glendale | $18,835 | - | 59% | 20:1 | 453 |
| Average | $31,250 | - | 0.00% | 11.00:1 | 183 |