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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Vista | Vista, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| UEI College-Gardena | Gardena, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| InterCoast Colleges-West Covina | W. Covina, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ATA College | El Cajon, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| National Polytechnic College | Lakewood, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| High Desert Medical College | Lancaster, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Vista | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| UEI College-Gardena | $19,900 | - | 62% | 25:1 | 1,288 |
| InterCoast Colleges-West Covina | $24,600 | - | 69% | 15:1 | 449 |
| ATA College | $16,130 | - | 87% | 18:1 | 54 |
| National Polytechnic College | $41,267 | - | 42% | 20:1 | 263 |
| High Desert Medical College | $52,610 | - | 56% | 20:1 | 1,663 |
| Average | $15,873 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 495 |