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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County | Irvine, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | Garden Grove, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central Coast College | Salinas, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Institute of Technology | Clovis, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute of California Inc | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| California Nurses Educational Institute | Palm Springs, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $32,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | $34,005 | 96.29% | 75% | 18:1 | 803 |
| Central Coast College | $18,560 | - | 84% | 25:1 | 446 |
| Institute of Technology | $33,474 | - | 70% | 16:1 | 1,299 |
| Universal Technical Institute of California Inc | $54,950 | - | 42% | 47:1 | 1,401 |
| California Nurses Educational Institute | $33,500 | - | 84% | 18:1 | 205 |
| Average | $32,293 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 64 |