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 public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| College of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| West Hills Community College District | Coalinga, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | Victorville, CA | Public, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | $1,156 / $9,436 | - | 28% | 22:1 | 10,329 |
| College of the Canyons | $1,176 / $11,232 | - | 42% | 26:1 | 18,075 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 / $11,000 | - | 43% | 27:1 | 9,908 |
| College of the Desert | $1,326 / $9,586 | - | 27% | 26:1 | 10,382 |
| West Hills Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology | $1,425 / $10,125 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |