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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Columbia College | Sonora, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| IDEA at ATEP | Tustin, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | $1,156 / $9,436 | - | 28% | 22:1 | 10,329 |
| Columbia College | $1,547 / $8,870 | - | 27% | 14:1 | 2,349 |
| Golden West College | $1,196 / $11,084 | - | 41% | 26:1 | 10,053 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | $1,238 / $10,130 | - | 32% | 25:1 | 15,037 |
| Los Angeles City College | $1,238 / $10,130 | - | 23% | 27:1 | 13,199 |
| IDEA at ATEP | $1,156 / $10,996 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |