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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Fremont University | Cerritos, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| California Miramar University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $32,645 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | $28,024 | - | 43% | 15:1 | 6,786 |
| University of Silicon Valley | $22,480 | 64.66% | 43% | 11:1 | 390 |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Fremont University | $40,565 | - | 42% | 24:1 | 151 |
| California Miramar University | $9,994 | 22.41% | 30% | 13:1 | 216 |
| Average | $32,645 | - | 0.00% | 11.00:1 | 113 |