Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Vista | Vista, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Central California School of Continuing Education | San Luis Obispo, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Carrington College-San Jose | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Healthcare Career College | Paramount, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Chula Vista | Chula Vista, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Riverside, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Vista | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Central California School of Continuing Education | $9,895 | - | 86% | 12:1 | 82 |
| Carrington College-San Jose | $21,799 | - | 54% | 21:1 | 669 |
| Healthcare Career College | $15,830 | - | 54% | 10:1 | 326 |
| Brightwood College-Chula Vista | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | $42,040 | - | 74% | 10:1 | 214 |
| Average | $15,873 | - | 0.00% | 18.50:1 | 373 |