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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Los Angeles-Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus | Pleasant Hill, 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 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield | Bakersfield, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $20,855 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-Los Angeles-Van Nuys | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||||
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus | $21,799 | - | 50% | 26:1 | 466 |
| Healthcare Career College | $15,830 | - | 54% | 10:1 | 326 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | $41,237 | - | 57% | 15:1 | 146 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield | $52,610 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $20,855 | - | 0.00% | 33.00:1 | 623 |