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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast College | Orange, 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 |
| Miami Ad School-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| National Polytechnic College | Lakewood, 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) | ||
| Central California School of Continuing Education - | Coalinga, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast College | $13,409 | - | 20% | 15:1 | 237 |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | $17,995 | - | 66% | 25:1 | 280 |
| Miami Ad School-San Francisco | $19,400 | - | - | 5:1 | 12 |
| National Polytechnic College | $41,267 | - | 42% | 20:1 | 263 |
| Brightwood College-Chula Vista | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Central California School of Continuing Education - | $9,895 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,873 | - | 0.00% | 23.00:1 | 251 |