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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Branches University | Santa Cruz, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Newschool of Architecture and Design | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| United States University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Corona | Corona, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| University of West Los Angeles - Chatsworth | Chatsworth, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Branches University | $19,360 | - | - | - | 335 |
| Newschool of Architecture and Design | $30,291 | 44.95% | 41% | 6:1 | 294 |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| United States University | $6,600 | - | - | 15:1 | 2,790 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Corona | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| University of West Los Angeles - Chatsworth | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $11,658 | - | 50.00% | 35.50:1 | 99 |