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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia University | Palo Alto, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Empire College | Santa Rosa, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Musicians Institute | Hollywood, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | Santa Monica, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||
| Argosy University-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia University | $18,575 | - | - | 11:1 | 948 |
| Empire College | $17,501 | - | 50% | - | 78 |
| Musicians Institute | $28,400 | 78.45% | 47% | 6:1 | 864 |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||
| Argosy University-San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Average | $16,090 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 323 |