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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | Riverside, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-San Jose | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | Clovis, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| California Nurses Educational Institute | Palm Springs, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| 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 $15,892 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-San Bernardino | $17,845 | 100.00% | 56% | 20:1 | 825 |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | $17,995 | - | 66% | 25:1 | 280 |
| Carrington College-San Jose | $21,799 | - | 54% | 21:1 | 669 |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| California Nurses Educational Institute | $33,500 | - | 84% | 18:1 | 205 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| Average | $15,892 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 190 |