Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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) | ||
| Golf Academy of America-San Diego | Carlsbad, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| Miami Ad School-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario | Ontario, 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 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont | Fremont, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $34,848 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) | ||||
| Golf Academy of America-San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Miami Ad School-San Francisco | $19,400 | - | - | 5:1 | 12 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario | $26,377 | - | 49% | 19:1 | 969 |
| American Career College-Ontario | $39,050 | - | 58% | 29:1 | 1,639 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont | $16,757 | - | 37% | 10:1 | 240 |
| Average | $34,848 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 91 |