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 public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American River College | Sacramento, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Cerro Coso Community College | Ridgecrest, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Merced College | Merced, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Las Positas College | Livermore, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Downey Adult School | Downey, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | West Covina, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $8,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American River College | $1,288 / $12,808 | - | 27% | 27:1 | 27,422 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 / $10,264 | - | 29% | 23:1 | 4,919 |
| Merced College | $1,194 / $8,154 | - | 29% | 25:1 | 10,214 |
| Las Positas College | $1,168 / $8,176 | - | 46% | 20:1 | 6,724 |
| Downey Adult School | $4,499 / $4,499 | - | 89% | 30:1 | 813 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,107 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 139 |