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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| InterCoast Colleges-West Covina | W. Covina, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| California Nurses Educational Institute | Palm Springs, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | Sacramento, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Institute of Culinary Education | Pasadena, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $24,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| InterCoast Colleges-West Covina | $24,600 | - | 69% | 15:1 | 449 |
| Brightwood College-Bakersfield | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| California Nurses Educational Institute | $33,500 | - | 84% | 18:1 | 205 |
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | $47,040 | - | 54% | 8:1 | 99 |
| Institute of Culinary Education | $37,649 | - | - | 8:1 | 362 |
| Average | $24,454 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 118 |