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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Business and Technology | Santa Clara, 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) | ||
| Advanced Computing Institute | Los Angeles, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| High Desert Medical College | Lancaster, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Theatre of Arts | Hollywood, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Business and Technology | $18,530 | - | 77% | 34:1 | 614 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||||
| Advanced Computing Institute | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| High Desert Medical College | $52,610 | - | 56% | 20:1 | 1,663 |
| Theatre of Arts | $21,940 | - | 100% | 3:1 | 39 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| Average | $9,984 | - | 0.00% | 25.00:1 | 482 |