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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Vista | Vista, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Concorde Career College-San Diego | San Diego, 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 |
| National Career College | Panorama City, 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 |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Vista | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Concorde Career College-San Diego | $18,102 | 95.82% | 61% | 22:1 | 730 |
| 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 |
| National Career College | $14,350 | - | 66% | 22:1 | 292 |
| North-West College-Long Beach | $37,419 | - | 55% | 25:1 | 533 |
| Average | $16,244 | - | 0.00% | 13.50:1 | 333 |