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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy-Poway | Poway, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Institute of Technology | Clovis, 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) | ||
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||
| Institute of Culinary Education | Pasadena, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,803 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-Poway | $15,548 | - | 68% | 16:1 | 436 |
| Institute of Technology | $33,474 | - | 70% | 16:1 | 1,299 |
| Brightwood College-Fresno | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Sacramento | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2017) | ||||
| Institute of Culinary Education | $37,649 | - | - | 8:1 | 362 |
| Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield | $76,757 | - | - | 9:1 | 96 |
| Average | $12,803 | - | 0.00% | 15.50:1 | 161 |