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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Empire College | Santa Rosa, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Five Branches University | Santa Cruz, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Southern California Institute of Technology | Anaheim, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Hollywood | North Hollywood, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Southern States University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $18,648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | $22,480 | 64.66% | 43% | 11:1 | 390 |
| Empire College | $17,501 | - | 50% | - | 78 |
| Five Branches University | $19,360 | - | - | - | 335 |
| Southern California Institute of Technology | $20,515 | - | 78% | 28:1 | 541 |
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Hollywood | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Southern States University | $7,439 | - | - | 5:1 | 352 |
| Average | $18,648 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 987 |