Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Sonoran Desert Institute and similar schools. 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 Comparison between Sonoran Desert Institute and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Mesa | Mesa, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Refrigeration School Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis College-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Sonoran Desert Institute | Tempe, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Arizona College-Glendale | Glendale, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Sonoran Desert Institute and similar schools is $13,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Mesa | $61,588 | - | 45% | 16:1 | 532 |
| Carrington College-Tucson | $61,588 | - | 53% | 25:1 | 446 |
| Refrigeration School Inc | $22,300 | - | 61% | 34:1 | 1,006 |
| Fortis College-Phoenix | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Sonoran Desert Institute | $12,280 | - | 52% | 39:1 | 4,011 |
| Arizona College-Glendale | $18,835 | - | 59% | 20:1 | 453 |
| Average | $13,215 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 54 |