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 public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa College | San Pablo, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Palo Verde College | Blythe, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Sierra College | Rocklin, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | West Covina, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $8,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa College | $1,312 / $9,012 | - | 25% | 20:1 | 5,832 |
| Palo Verde College | $1,288 / $12,880 | - | 30% | 24:1 | 4,639 |
| Sacramento City College | $1,288 / $12,808 | - | 26% | 25:1 | 17,719 |
| Sierra College | $1,156 / $9,988 | - | 33% | 23:1 | 15,766 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 / $12,808 | - | 37% | 26:1 | 8,796 |
| Average | $8,107 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 139 |