Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University of California | San Rafael, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| La Sierra University | Riverside, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The Wright Institute | Berkeley, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Shepherd University | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $33,957 for State residents and $36,913 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 77.33% and graduation rate is 56.75%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University of California | $47,910 | 86% | 74% | 9:1 | 1,837 |
| La Sierra University | $34,218 | 57% | 52% | 12:1 | 1,993 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | $45,388 | 89% | 59% | 9:1 | 2,745 |
| The Wright Institute | $37,650 | - | - | - | 514 |
| Shepherd University | $19,399 | - | 42% | 4:1 | 257 |
| Average | $33,957 / $36,913 | 77.33% | 56.75% | 8.50:1 | 1,469 |