Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| Southern California University SOMA | Los Angeles, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/16/2018) | ||
| Westcliff University | Irvine, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | $22,480 | 64.66% | 43% | 11:1 | 390 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | $17,655 | - | 32% | 31:1 | 2,265 |
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Orange County | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Southern California University SOMA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/16/2018) | ||||
| Westcliff University | $21,000 | 67.42% | 44% | 10:1 | 5,625 |
| Average | $18,742 | - | 0.00% | 22.50:1 | 295 |