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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Modesto | Salida, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc | Sacramento, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Valley College of Medical Careers | West Hills, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| National Career College | Panorama City, 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 |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Riverside, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,006 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-Modesto | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc | $42,750 | - | 44% | 46:1 | 1,140 |
| Valley College of Medical Careers | $15,550 | - | 69% | 15:1 | 70 |
| National Career College | $14,350 | - | 66% | 22:1 | 292 |
| California Career Institute | $36,900 | - | - | 15:1 | 339 |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | $42,040 | - | 74% | 10:1 | 214 |
| Average | $16,006 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 364 |