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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Empire College | Santa Rosa, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| ITT Technical Institute-Sylmar | Sylmar, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| Chamberlain University-California | Rancho Cordova, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| California Institute of Arts & Technology | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | $28,024 | - | 43% | 15:1 | 6,786 |
| Empire College | $17,501 | - | 50% | - | 78 |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| ITT Technical Institute-Sylmar | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| Chamberlain University-California | $20,462 | - | - | 12:1 | 597 |
| California Institute of Arts & Technology | $15,390 | - | 57% | 13:1 | 356 |
| Average | $11,658 | - | 50.00% | 35.00:1 | 99 |