Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Integral Studies | San Francisco, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Holy Names University | Oakland, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2023) | ||
| La Sierra University | Riverside, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| National University | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pacific Oaks College | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Whittier College | Whittier, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $42,115 for all undergraduate students. The average acceptance rate is 100.00% and graduation rate is 53.00%. 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 Institute of Integral Studies | $22,334 | - | - | 13:1 | 2,145 |
| Holy Names University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2023) | ||||
| La Sierra University | $35,910 | 91.85% | 53% | 10:1 | 1,614 |
| National University | $13,320 | - | 22% | 16:1 | 18,631 |
| Pacific Oaks College | $33,360 | 39.68% | - | 4:1 | 1,068 |
| Whittier College | $49,864 | 75.45% | 65% | 10:1 | 1,192 |
| Average | $42,115 | 100.00% | 53.00% | 9.00:1 | 959 |