Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Bellus Academy-Poway | Poway, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| ATA College | El Cajon, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North-West College-Riverside | Riverside, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Valley College of Medical Careers | West Hills, 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-San Diego | $18,102 | 95.82% | 61% | 22:1 | 730 |
| Bellus Academy-Poway | $15,548 | - | 68% | 16:1 | 436 |
| ATA College | $16,130 | - | 87% | 18:1 | 54 |
| North-West College-Riverside | $18,121 | - | 59% | 30:1 | 620 |
| Valley College of Medical Careers | $15,550 | - | 69% | 15:1 | 70 |
| Institute of Culinary Education | $37,649 | - | - | 8:1 | 362 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |