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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County | Irvine, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | Fresno, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North-West College-Riverside | Riverside, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| National Polytechnic College | Lakewood, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ABCO Technology | Inglewood, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central California School of Continuing Education - | Coalinga, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $32,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | $26,377 | - | 60% | 29:1 | 229 |
| North-West College-Riverside | $18,121 | - | 59% | 30:1 | 620 |
| National Polytechnic College | $41,267 | - | 42% | 20:1 | 263 |
| ABCO Technology | $14,775 | - | 71% | 9:1 | 117 |
| Central California School of Continuing Education - | $9,895 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $32,293 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 64 |