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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount California University | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | Alameda, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| William Jessup University | Rocklin, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $25,173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount California University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||||
| Mount Saint Mary's University | $48,132 | 75.76% | 59% | 11:1 | 2,440 |
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| William Jessup University | $37,150 | 65.92% | 51% | 11:1 | 1,624 |
| Soka University of America | $37,450 | 56.63% | 87% | 7:1 | 455 |
| Average | $25,173 | - | 39.00% | 10.50:1 | 390 |