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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast College | Orange, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Modesto | Salida, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Premiere Career College | Irwindale, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ATA College | El Cajon, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| California Nurses Educational Institute | Palm Springs, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Brightwood College-Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast College | $13,409 | - | 20% | 15:1 | 237 |
| Brightwood College-Modesto | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Premiere Career College | $29,600 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 126 |
| ATA College | $16,130 | - | 87% | 18:1 | 54 |
| California Nurses Educational Institute | $33,500 | - | 84% | 18:1 | 205 |
| Brightwood College-Chula Vista | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Average | $15,940 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 308 |