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 Coast College | Salinas, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ATA College | El Cajon, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North-West College-Riverside | Riverside, 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) | ||
| Carrington College-Citrus Heights | Citrus Heights, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North-West College-Anaheim | Anaheim, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast College | $18,560 | - | 84% | 25:1 | 446 |
| ATA College | $16,130 | - | 87% | 18:1 | 54 |
| North-West College-Riverside | $18,121 | - | 59% | 30:1 | 620 |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Carrington College-Citrus Heights | $19,918 | - | 45% | - | 34 |
| North-West College-Anaheim | $18,121 | - | 53% | 34:1 | 340 |
| Average | $15,892 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 190 |