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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Laguna Beach, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Palo Alto University | Palo Alto, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| California University of Management and Sciences | Anaheim, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/01/2016) | ||
| Grace Mission University | Fullerton, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley | Santa Clara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $6,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $35,650 | 88.37% | 63% | 9:1 | 760 |
| Palo Alto University | $23,096 | - | - | 12:1 | 1,129 |
| Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-Berkeley | $13,786 | - | - | - | 116 |
| California University of Management and Sciences | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/01/2016) | ||||
| Grace Mission University | $3,480 | - | 83% | 18:1 | 342 |
| Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $6,330 | - | 0.00% | 24.00:1 | 20 |