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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Institute of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Newschool of Architecture and Design | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Mt Sierra College | Monrovia, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| West Coast University-Los Angeles | North Hollywood, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| United States University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California Health Sciences University | Clovis, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Institute of San Diego | $29,350 | 100.00% | 75% | 7:1 | 101 |
| Newschool of Architecture and Design | $30,291 | 44.95% | 41% | 6:1 | 294 |
| Mt Sierra College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| West Coast University-Los Angeles | $37,194 | - | 100% | 20:1 | 2,620 |
| United States University | $6,600 | - | - | 15:1 | 2,790 |
| California Health Sciences University | - | - | - | - | 391 |
| Average | $15,588 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 130 |