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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Career College-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, 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 |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | Clovis, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Valley College of Medical Careers | West Hills, 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 |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | Antioch, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Career College-Los Angeles | $39,050 | - | 63% | 31:1 | 1,969 |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | $17,995 | - | 66% | 25:1 | 280 |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Valley College of Medical Careers | $15,550 | - | 69% | 15:1 | 70 |
| California College of Music | $18,830 | 69.23% | 100% | 2:1 | 19 |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | $9,935 | - | 87% | 25:1 | 924 |
| Average | $15,892 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 190 |