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-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Premiere Career College | Irwindale, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Miami Ad School-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| California Nurses Educational Institute | Palm Springs, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Institute of Culinary Education | Pasadena, 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) | ||||
| Premiere Career College | $29,600 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 126 |
| Miami Ad School-San Francisco | $19,400 | - | - | 5:1 | 12 |
| California Nurses Educational Institute | $33,500 | - | 84% | 18:1 | 205 |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | $16,762 | - | 55% | 20:1 | 611 |
| Institute of Culinary Education | $37,649 | - | - | 8:1 | 362 |
| Average | $32,293 | - | 0.00% | 21.00:1 | 66 |