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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Graduate Institute | Carpinteria, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| California Aeronautical University | Bakersfield, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Central Administrative Office | Visalia, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| West Coast University-Orange County | Anaheim, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Graduate Institute | $28,140 | - | - | - | 851 |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| California Aeronautical University | $35,465 | - | 31% | 7:1 | 333 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Central Administrative Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| West Coast University-Orange County | $22,685 | - | 73% | 20:1 | 4,475 |
| Average | $11,658 | - | 50.00% | 50.00:1 | 99 |