Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Samuel Merritt University and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Samuel Merritt University and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln University | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Pitzer College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Samuel Merritt University | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Keck Graduate Institute | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of the West | Rosemead, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California College San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Samuel Merritt University and similar schools is $16,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln University | $11,420 | - | 81% | 16:1 | 377 |
| Pitzer College | $62,692 | 18.40% | 85% | 10:1 | 1,212 |
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | - | - | 6:1 | 1,911 |
| Keck Graduate Institute | $41,981 | - | - | - | 668 |
| University of the West | $14,718 | 78.26% | 20% | 5:1 | 164 |
| California College San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $16,600 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 235 |