Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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-Poway | Poway, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Premiere Career College | Irwindale, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | Riverside, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| High Desert Medical College | Lancaster, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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-Poway | $15,548 | - | 68% | 16:1 | 436 |
| Premiere Career College | $29,600 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 126 |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | $17,995 | - | 66% | 25:1 | 280 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | $17,587 | - | 57% | 22:1 | 684 |
| High Desert Medical College | $52,610 | - | 56% | 20:1 | 1,663 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |