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 Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Pitzer College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Simpson University | Redding, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | $56,724 | 24.76% | 63% | 7:1 | 1,440 |
| Pitzer College | $62,692 | 18.40% | 85% | 10:1 | 1,212 |
| Simpson University | $38,522 | - | 46% | 13:1 | 874 |
| 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 |