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 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Whittier College | Whittier, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Reach University | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 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 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | $48,132 | 75.76% | 59% | 11:1 | 2,440 |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | $53,564 | 59.84% | 85% | 15:1 | 507 |
| Whittier College | $49,864 | 75.45% | 65% | 10:1 | 1,192 |
| Reach University | $12,374 | 98.48% | - | 37:1 | 896 |
| Columbia College - San Diego | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |