Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | Los Angeles, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Five Branches University | Santa Cruz, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Ashford University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | San Marcos, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
United States University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $19,530 for State residents and $20,075 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 41.71% and graduation rate is 42.00%. 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 |
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FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | $34,325 | 41.71% | 75% | 17:1 | 1,814 |
Five Branches University | $19,360 | - | - | - | 335 |
Ashford University | $13,160 | - | 9% | 19:1 | 34,190 |
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | $26,928 | - | - | - | 5,152 |
United States University | $6,600 | - | - | 15:1 | 2,790 |
Average | $19,530 / $20,075 | 41.71% | 42.00% | 17.00:1 | 8,856 |