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) | ||
| South Coast College | Orange, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central Coast College | Salinas, CA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| San Francisco Film School | San Francisco, 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 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, 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) | ||||
| South Coast College | $13,409 | - | 20% | 15:1 | 237 |
| Central Coast College | $18,560 | - | 84% | 25:1 | 446 |
| San Francisco Film School | $48,650 | - | 32% | 8:1 | 105 |
| California College of Music | $18,830 | 69.23% | 100% | 2:1 | 19 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $21,997 | - | 48% | 18:1 | 110 |
| Average | $20,855 | - | 0.00% | 33.00:1 | 623 |