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 institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Pacific University | San Dimas, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pardee RAND Graduate School | Santa Monica, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Pacific University | $20,462 | 94.48% | 46% | 12:1 | 500 |
| Loyola Marymount University | $58,974 | 41.31% | 81% | 11:1 | 10,165 |
| Pardee RAND Graduate School | $17,848 | - | - | - | 126 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | 74.84% | 59% | 16:1 | 2,256 |
| Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope | - | - | - | - | 95 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |