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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newschool of Architecture and Design | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | Alameda, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Ashford University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| SAE Expression College | Emeryville, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| DeVry University-California | Ontario, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of West Los Angeles | Inglewood, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newschool of Architecture and Design | $30,291 | 44.95% | 41% | 6:1 | 294 |
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Ashford University | $13,160 | - | 9% | 19:1 | 34,190 |
| SAE Expression College | $17,679 | - | 53% | 15:1 | 253 |
| DeVry University-California | $17,488 | 40.11% | 8% | 16:1 | 1,677 |
| University of West Los Angeles | $7,795 | - | - | 3:1 | 229 |
| Average | $13,438 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 266 |