Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo College | Atherton, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Southwestern Law School | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Northcentral University | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California Jazz Conservatory | Berkeley, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| University of the People | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo College | $51,070 | 61.72% | 56% | 15:1 | 800 |
| Southwestern Law School | $19,460 | - | - | - | 927 |
| Soka University of America | $37,450 | 56.63% | 87% | 7:1 | 455 |
| Northcentral University | $12,594 | - | - | 1:1 | 11,578 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $23,700 | - | 50% | 4:1 | 23 |
| University of the People | $1,200 | - | 27% | 23:1 | 34,192 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |