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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Business and Technology | Santa Clara, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | Garden Grove, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | Clovis, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| ABCO Technology | Inglewood, 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 |
| 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 $15,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Business and Technology | $18,530 | - | 77% | 34:1 | 614 |
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | $34,005 | 96.29% | 75% | 18:1 | 803 |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| ABCO Technology | $14,775 | - | 71% | 9:1 | 117 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | $43,150 | - | 28% | 40:1 | 1,507 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | $41,237 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 146 |
| Average | $15,892 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 190 |