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-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| North-West College-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | Long Beach, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | Sacramento, 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 - Temecula | Temecula, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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-San Diego | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| North-West College-Long Beach | $37,419 | - | 55% | 25:1 | 533 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | $43,150 | - | 28% | 40:1 | 1,507 |
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | $47,040 | - | 54% | 8:1 | 99 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| High Desert Medical College - Temecula | $52,610 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $32,293 | - | 0.00% | 21.00:1 | 66 |