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 Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| American Career College-Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Riverside, 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 |
| High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield | Bakersfield, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,873 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 Diego | $18,102 | 95.82% | 61% | 22:1 | 730 |
| American Career College-Anaheim | $39,050 | - | 64% | 34:1 | 1,465 |
| Brightwood College-Chula Vista | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | $42,040 | - | 74% | 10:1 | 214 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield | $52,610 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,873 | - | 0.00% | 23.00:1 | 251 |