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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central California School of Continuing Education | San Luis Obispo, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | Fresno, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont | Fremont, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | Antioch, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central California School of Continuing Education | $9,895 | - | 86% | 12:1 | 82 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | $26,377 | - | 60% | 29:1 | 229 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||||
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont | $16,757 | - | 37% | 10:1 | 240 |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | $9,935 | - | 87% | 25:1 | 924 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| Average | $9,984 | - | 0.00% | 31.00:1 | 692 |