Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Western Maricopa Education Center | Glendale, AZ | Public, 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Western College | $3,020 / $9,830 | - | 20% | 20:1 | 8,050 |
| Central Arizona College | $2,250 / $4,500 | - | 17% | 15:1 | 4,652 |
| Mesa Community College | $2,358 / $8,958 | - | 12% | 15:1 | 15,772 |
| Phoenix College | $2,358 / $8,958 | - | 12% | 12:1 | 9,649 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | $2,358 / $8,958 | - | 16% | 23:1 | 13,775 |
| Western Maricopa Education Center | $9,575 / $9,575 | - | - | 11:1 | 223 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |