Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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-Poway | Poway, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | Clovis, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Palm Springs | Palm Springs, 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 |
| Carrington College-Citrus Heights | Citrus Heights, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Regan Career Institute | El Monte, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,971 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-Poway | $15,548 | - | 68% | 16:1 | 436 |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Palm Springs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| American Career College-Ontario | $39,050 | - | 58% | 29:1 | 1,639 |
| Carrington College-Citrus Heights | $19,918 | - | 45% | - | 34 |
| Regan Career Institute | $21,115 | - | 100% | 15:1 | 42 |
| Average | $15,971 | - | 0.00% | 14.50:1 | 226 |