Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cypress College | Cypress, CA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | Seaside, CA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of California-Merced | Merced, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | Cardiff, CA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | $7,008 / $18,888 | 39.95% | 72% | 22:1 | 38,973 |
| Cypress College | $1,150 / $9,399 | - | 33% | 22:1 | 13,523 |
| Santa Monica College | $1,156 / $9,316 | - | 32% | 26:1 | 22,375 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $7,437 / $19,317 | 92.39% | 61% | 20:1 | 7,045 |
| University of California-Merced | $14,167 / $44,944 | 89.46% | 67% | 19:1 | 9,103 |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | $1,152 / $9,120 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |