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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant International University-San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | Alameda, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| West Coast University-Los Angeles | North Hollywood, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Los Angeles College of Music | Pasadena, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| United States University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Platt College-Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant International University-San Diego | $13,918 | - | - | 4:1 | 3,599 |
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| West Coast University-Los Angeles | $37,194 | - | 100% | 20:1 | 2,620 |
| Los Angeles College of Music | $25,650 | 82.83% | 34% | 5:1 | 239 |
| United States University | $6,600 | - | - | 15:1 | 2,790 |
| Platt College-Anaheim | $14,804 | - | 54% | 21:1 | 418 |
| Average | $13,438 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 266 |