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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Career College-Anaheim | Anaheim, 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) | ||
| Carrington College-Stockton | Stockton, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula | Temecula, 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 |
| California College of Music | Pasadena, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Career College-Anaheim | $39,050 | - | 64% | 34:1 | 1,465 |
| Brightwood College-Palm Springs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Carrington College-Stockton | $21,799 | - | 45% | 27:1 | 412 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula | $26,377 | - | 53% | 29:1 | 704 |
| North-West College-Long Beach | $37,419 | - | 55% | 25:1 | 533 |
| California College of Music | $18,830 | 69.23% | 100% | 2:1 | 19 |
| Average | $16,050 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 261 |