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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy-El Cajon | El Cajon, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | Garden Grove, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Premiere Career College | Irwindale, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | Fresno, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | Long Beach, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy-El Cajon | $15,548 | - | 68% | 14:1 | 187 |
| Concorde Career College-Garden Grove | $34,005 | 96.29% | 75% | 18:1 | 803 |
| Premiere Career College | $29,600 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 126 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | $26,377 | - | 60% | 29:1 | 229 |
| Brightwood College-Chula Vista | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | $43,150 | - | 28% | 40:1 | 1,507 |
| Average | $15,873 | - | 0.00% | 23.00:1 | 251 |