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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy-El Cajon | El Cajon, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Central California School of Continuing Education | San Luis Obispo, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| High Desert Medical College | Lancaster, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont | Fremont, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Institute of Culinary Education | Pasadena, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $32,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy-El Cajon | $15,548 | - | 68% | 14:1 | 187 |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Central California School of Continuing Education | $9,895 | - | 86% | 12:1 | 82 |
| High Desert Medical College | $52,610 | - | 56% | 20:1 | 1,663 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont | $16,757 | - | 37% | 10:1 | 240 |
| Institute of Culinary Education | $37,649 | - | - | 8:1 | 362 |
| Average | $32,293 | - | 0.00% | 21.00:1 | 66 |