Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| San Diego Christian College | Spring Valley, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Life Chiropractic College West | Hayward, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of the People | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Columbia College - Imperial | Imperial, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center College of Design | $51,640 | 70.97% | 75% | 8:1 | 2,420 |
| San Diego Christian College | $26,300 | - | 34% | 11:1 | 355 |
| Life Chiropractic College West | - | - | - | - | 587 |
| Santa Clara University | $59,241 | 52.11% | 88% | 12:1 | 9,178 |
| University of the People | $1,200 | - | 27% | 23:1 | 34,192 |
| Columbia College - Imperial | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |