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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central Coast College | Salinas, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| InterCoast Colleges-West Covina | W. Covina, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||
| California Career Institute | Anaheim, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | $52,543 | - | 43% | 25:1 | 831 |
| Central Coast College | $18,560 | - | 84% | 25:1 | 446 |
| InterCoast Colleges-West Covina | $24,600 | - | 69% | 15:1 | 449 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Sacramento | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||||
| California Career Institute | $36,900 | - | - | 15:1 | 339 |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | $16,762 | - | 55% | 20:1 | 611 |
| Average | $9,713 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 132 |