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-Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus | San Leandro, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Riverside | Riverside, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/13/2018) | ||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario | Ontario, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North-West College-Riverside | Riverside, 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 $15,449 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-Chula Vista | $10,655 | - | 41% | 20:1 | 398 |
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus | $21,799 | - | 51% | 34:1 | 403 |
| Brightwood College-Riverside | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/13/2018) | ||||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario | $26,377 | - | 49% | 19:1 | 969 |
| North-West College-Riverside | $18,121 | - | 59% | 30:1 | 620 |
| High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield | $52,610 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,449 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 295 |