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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | Santa Monica, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||
| Columbia College - San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $18,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna College | $64,150 | 10.35% | 91% | 8:1 | 1,389 |
| Saint Mary's College of California | $56,134 | 87.89% | 72% | 9:1 | 2,765 |
| Soka University of America | $37,450 | 56.63% | 87% | 7:1 | 455 |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||
| Columbia College - San Diego | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $18,742 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 398 |