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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, there are 1 four years (or high) schools and 4 2-4 years schools .
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast College | Salinas, 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 |
| Brightwood College-Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Laurus College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | Sacramento, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,050 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 |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | $17,995 | - | 66% | 25:1 | 280 |
| Brightwood College-Palm Springs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Laurus College | $83,400 | - | 47% | 14:1 | 641 |
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | $47,040 | - | 54% | 8:1 | 99 |
| Average | $16,050 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 261 |