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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy-Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Brightwood College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| American Career College-Ontario | Ontario, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| California Career Institute | Anaheim, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North-West College-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | Long Beach, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy-Chula Vista | $10,655 | - | 41% | 20:1 | 398 |
| Brightwood College-Bakersfield | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| American Career College-Ontario | $39,050 | - | 58% | 29:1 | 1,639 |
| California Career Institute | $36,900 | - | - | 15:1 | 339 |
| North-West College-Long Beach | $37,419 | - | 55% | 25:1 | 533 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | $43,150 | - | 28% | 40:1 | 1,507 |
| Average | $16,614 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 170 |