Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Five Branches University | Santa Cruz, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Los Angeles Film School | Hollywood, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Trident University International | Cypress, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Southern California University SOMA | Los Angeles, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/16/2018) | ||
| 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 $9,240 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 |
| Five Branches University | $19,360 | - | - | - | 335 |
| Los Angeles Film School | $33,130 | - | 46% | 24:1 | 5,588 |
| Trident University International | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Southern California University SOMA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/16/2018) | ||||
| Meridian University | $21,632 | - | - | - | 195 |
| Average | $9,240 | - | 0.00% | 23.50:1 | 3,447 |