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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Branches University | Santa Cruz, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Argosy University-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| West Coast University-Ontario | Ontario, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| California Intercontinental University | Irvine, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Abraham Lincoln University | Glendale, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Branches University | $19,360 | - | - | - | 335 |
| Argosy University-San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| West Coast University-Ontario | $37,194 | - | 64% | 18:1 | 2,579 |
| California Intercontinental University | $9,054 | - | - | 12:1 | 506 |
| Abraham Lincoln University | $10,440 | - | - | 5:1 | 177 |
| Average | $13,438 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 247 |