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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| American University of Health Sciences | Signal Hill, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Los Angeles Film School | Hollywood, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| ATI College-Whittier | Whitter, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Beverly Hills Design Institute | Beverly Hills, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $22,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| American University of Health Sciences | $24,575 | - | 66% | 16:1 | 510 |
| Los Angeles Film School | $33,130 | - | 46% | 24:1 | 5,588 |
| ATI College-Whittier | $34,900 | - | - | 20:1 | 114 |
| Beverly Hills Design Institute | $23,220 | - | - | 5:1 | 20 |
| Average | $22,152 | - | 50.00% | 30.50:1 | 106 |