Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | Alameda, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Hollywood | North Hollywood, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Argosy University-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| Laurus College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Westcliff University | Irvine, 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 $14,296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Hollywood | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Argosy University-San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Laurus College | $83,400 | - | 47% | 14:1 | 641 |
| Westcliff University | $21,000 | 67.42% | 44% | 10:1 | 5,625 |
| Average | $14,296 | - | 50.00% | 21.75:1 | 400 |