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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California College of the Arts | San Francisco, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California College of the Arts | $57,946 | 75.69% | 72% | 7:1 | 1,501 |
| California Institute of Technology | $63,255 | 2.69% | 94% | 3:1 | 2,401 |
| Fielding Graduate University | $22,260 | - | - | - | 1,000 |
| Westmont College | $51,790 | 81.99% | 73% | 10:1 | 1,284 |
| California College San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $16,600 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 235 |