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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College | Aptos, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Columbia College | Sonora, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Los Medanos College | Pittsburg, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Merritt College | Oakland, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | La Puente, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College | $1,270 / $9,910 | - | 33% | 16:1 | 9,149 |
| Columbia College | $1,547 / $8,870 | - | 27% | 14:1 | 2,349 |
| Los Medanos College | $1,312 / $9,012 | - | 38% | 22:1 | 7,791 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 / $8,703 | - | 20% | 26:1 | 6,514 |
| College of San Mateo | $1,332 / $11,384 | - | 47% | 21:1 | 7,512 |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | $2,123 / $2,123 | 94.07% | 87% | 27:1 | 337 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |