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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant International University-San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| PCI College | Cerritos, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| University of West Los Angeles | Inglewood, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Meridian University | Petaluma, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant International University-San Diego | $13,918 | - | - | 4:1 | 3,599 |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | $17,655 | - | 32% | 31:1 | 2,265 |
| PCI College | $38,670 | - | 83% | 10:1 | 182 |
| University of West Los Angeles | $7,795 | - | - | 3:1 | 229 |
| Meridian University | $21,632 | - | - | - | 195 |
| Average | $32,645 | - | 0.00% | 11.00:1 | 113 |