Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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-Orange County | Irvine, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| UEI College-Gardena | Gardena, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc | Sacramento, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-Ontario | Ontario, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $24,454 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-Orange County | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| UEI College-Gardena | $19,900 | - | 62% | 25:1 | 1,288 |
| Brightwood College-Bakersfield | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc | $42,750 | - | 44% | 46:1 | 1,140 |
| Carrington College-Ontario | $36,919 | - | 18% | 13:1 | 40 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | $41,237 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 146 |
| Average | $24,454 | - | 0.00% | 15.50:1 | 117 |