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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy-El Cajon | El Cajon, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Brightwood College-Vista | Vista, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Carrington College-San Jose | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-Stockton | Stockton, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | San Marcos, 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellus Academy-El Cajon | $15,548 | - | 68% | 14:1 | 187 |
| Brightwood College-Vista | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Carrington College-San Jose | $21,799 | - | 54% | 21:1 | 669 |
| Carrington College-Stockton | $21,799 | - | 45% | 27:1 | 412 |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos | $16,762 | - | 55% | 20:1 | 611 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | $41,237 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 146 |
| Average | $15,873 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 495 |