Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| College of the Redwoods | Eureka, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | Covina, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Madera Community College | Madera, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Desert | $1,326 / $9,586 | - | 27% | 26:1 | 10,382 |
| College of the Redwoods | $1,147 / $7,783 | - | 24% | 15:1 | 4,006 |
| Saddleback College | $1,432 / $13,732 | - | 46% | 24:1 | 16,660 |
| Folsom Lake College | $1,288 / $12,808 | - | 37% | 26:1 | 8,796 |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | $16,000 / $16,000 | - | - | 15:1 | 217 |
| Madera Community College | $1,334 / $9,454 | - | - | 31:1 | 5,522 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |