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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Premiere Career College | Irwindale, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| 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 |
| Eagle Rock College | Los Angeles, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| 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 $14,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | $52,543 | - | 43% | 25:1 | 831 |
| Premiere Career College | $29,600 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 126 |
| ATA College | $16,130 | - | 87% | 18:1 | 54 |
| North-West College-Riverside | $18,121 | - | 59% | 30:1 | 620 |
| Eagle Rock College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| Average | $14,975 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 43 |