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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | La Mirada, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Palo Alto University | Palo Alto, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | El Dorado Hills, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| California College San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | $46,704 | 56.63% | 72% | 13:1 | 5,387 |
| Palo Alto University | $23,096 | - | - | 12:1 | 1,129 |
| Pepperdine University | $66,742 | 48.71% | 83% | 13:1 | 10,030 |
| SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | $10,460 | 83.50% | 43% | 16:1 | 662 |
| California College San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $16,600 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 235 |