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-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/20/2018) | ||
| Carrington College-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central California School of Continuing Education | San Luis Obispo, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Miami Ad School-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Advanced College | South Gate, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | - |
| North-West College-Riverside | Riverside, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,441 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-San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/20/2018) | ||||
| Carrington College-Sacramento | $21,589 | - | 46% | 34:1 | 1,837 |
| Central California School of Continuing Education | $9,895 | - | 86% | 12:1 | 82 |
| Miami Ad School-San Francisco | $19,400 | - | - | 5:1 | 12 |
| Advanced College | $31,257 | - | - | 6:1 | 59 |
| North-West College-Riverside | $18,121 | - | 59% | 30:1 | 620 |
| Average | $17,441 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 912 |