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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Alameda | Alameda, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Chabot College | Hayward, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Irvine Valley College | Irvine, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Merced College | Merced, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Alameda | $1,148 / $8,684 | - | 35% | 30:1 | 5,673 |
| Cerritos College | $1,364 / $12,004 | - | 29% | 26:1 | 19,469 |
| Chabot College | $1,150 / $8,686 | - | 34% | 21:1 | 10,736 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 / $11,000 | - | 43% | 27:1 | 9,908 |
| Irvine Valley College | $1,156 / $10,996 | - | 55% | 28:1 | 10,464 |
| Merced College | $1,194 / $8,154 | - | 29% | 25:1 | 10,214 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |