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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEI College-Gardena | Gardena, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||
| ATA College | El Cajon, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| California College of Music | Pasadena, 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-Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEI College-Gardena | $19,900 | - | 62% | 25:1 | 1,288 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||||
| ATA College | $16,130 | - | 87% | 18:1 | 54 |
| California College of Music | $18,830 | 69.23% | 100% | 2:1 | 19 |
| Institute of Culinary Education | $37,649 | - | - | 8:1 | 362 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | $41,237 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 146 |
| Average | $9,984 | - | 0.00% | 31.00:1 | 692 |