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-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Los Angeles-Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Healthcare Career College | Paramount, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| California Career Institute | Anaheim, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | Sacramento, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $20,855 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-Los Angeles | $39,050 | - | 63% | 31:1 | 1,969 |
| Brightwood College-Los Angeles-Van Nuys | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | $17,587 | - | 57% | 22:1 | 684 |
| Healthcare Career College | $15,830 | - | 54% | 10:1 | 326 |
| California Career Institute | $36,900 | - | - | 15:1 | 339 |
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | $47,040 | - | 54% | 8:1 | 99 |
| Average | $20,855 | - | 0.00% | 33.00:1 | 623 |