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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Merritt University | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Antioch University-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Argosy University-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| Shepherd University | Los Angeles, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | - | - | 6:1 | 1,911 |
| Antioch University-Santa Barbara | $19,560 | - | - | 6:1 | 279 |
| Soka University of America | $37,450 | 56.63% | 87% | 7:1 | 455 |
| Argosy University-San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Shepherd University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,419 | - | 0.00% | 9.50:1 | 252 |