Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Laguna Beach, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| San Francisco Bay University | Fremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Starr King School for the Ministry | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master, Post-Graduate |
| Pathways College | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Mudd College | $66,255 | 13.36% | 92% | 8:1 | 922 |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $35,650 | 88.37% | 63% | 9:1 | 760 |
| San Francisco Bay University | $8,775 | 69.43% | - | 3:1 | 164 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | 74.84% | 59% | 16:1 | 2,256 |
| Starr King School for the Ministry | $27,750 | - | - | - | 85 |
| Pathways College | $6,180 | - | - | 2:1 | 9 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |