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-El Cajon | El Cajon, 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 |
| San Francisco Film School | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Institute of Culinary Education | Pasadena, 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 |
| High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield | Bakersfield, 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-El Cajon | $15,548 | - | 68% | 14:1 | 187 |
| High Desert Medical College | $52,610 | - | 56% | 20:1 | 1,663 |
| San Francisco Film School | $48,650 | - | 32% | 8:1 | 105 |
| Institute of Culinary Education | $37,649 | - | - | 8:1 | 362 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield | $52,610 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |