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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology | Inglewood, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-San Jose | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| American Career College-Ontario | Ontario, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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-San Diego | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology | $47,712 | - | 70% | 13:1 | 336 |
| Carrington College-San Jose | $21,799 | - | 54% | 21:1 | 669 |
| American Career College-Ontario | $39,050 | - | 58% | 29:1 | 1,639 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| Average | $32,293 | - | 0.00% | 21.00:1 | 66 |