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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| South Coast College | Orange, 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 |
| Brightwood College-Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| National Polytechnic College | Lakewood, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Healthcare Career College | Paramount, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,050 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 |
| South Coast College | $13,409 | - | 20% | 15:1 | 237 |
| North-West College-Riverside | $18,121 | - | 59% | 30:1 | 620 |
| Brightwood College-Palm Springs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| National Polytechnic College | $41,267 | - | 42% | 20:1 | 263 |
| Healthcare Career College | $15,830 | - | 54% | 10:1 | 326 |
| Average | $16,050 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 261 |