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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus | San Leandro, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||
| Valley College of Medical Careers | West Hills, 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 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | Long Beach, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | Antioch, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus | $21,799 | - | 51% | 34:1 | 403 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||||
| Valley College of Medical Careers | $15,550 | - | 69% | 15:1 | 70 |
| California Career Institute | $36,900 | - | - | 15:1 | 339 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | $43,150 | - | 28% | 40:1 | 1,507 |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | $9,935 | - | 87% | 25:1 | 924 |
| Average | $9,984 | - | 0.00% | 31.00:1 | 692 |