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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North-West College-West Covina | West Covina, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central Coast College | Salinas, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Riverside | Riverside, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/13/2018) | ||
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus | Pleasant Hill, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Asher College | Sacramento, 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 $15,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North-West College-West Covina | $18,121 | - | 61% | 22:1 | 625 |
| Central Coast College | $18,560 | - | 84% | 25:1 | 446 |
| Brightwood College-Riverside | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/13/2018) | ||||
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus | $21,799 | - | 50% | 26:1 | 466 |
| Asher College | $31,690 | - | 66% | 26:1 | 802 |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | $9,935 | - | 87% | 25:1 | 924 |
| Average | $15,449 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 295 |