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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Business and Technology | Santa Clara, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Bellus Academy-Poway | Poway, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Central Coast College | Salinas, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus | Pleasant Hill, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | Antioch, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Business and Technology | $18,530 | - | 77% | 34:1 | 614 |
| Brightwood College-Sacramento | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Bellus Academy-Poway | $15,548 | - | 68% | 16:1 | 436 |
| Central Coast College | $18,560 | - | 84% | 25:1 | 446 |
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus | $21,799 | - | 50% | 26:1 | 466 |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | $9,935 | - | 87% | 25:1 | 924 |
| Average | $15,892 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 319 |