Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Mills College at Northeastern University | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | - |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| CBD College | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| University of the People | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Columbia College - San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Mudd College | $66,255 | 13.36% | 92% | 8:1 | 922 |
| Mills College at Northeastern University | $30,950 | - | 64% | 8:1 | 817 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | 74.84% | 59% | 16:1 | 2,256 |
| CBD College | $54,191 | - | 75% | 20:1 | 1,214 |
| University of the People | $1,200 | - | 27% | 23:1 | 34,192 |
| Columbia College - San Diego | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |