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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Laguna Beach, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Pacific States University | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| California Jazz Conservatory | Berkeley, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $35,650 | 88.37% | 63% | 9:1 | 760 |
| Otis College of Art and Design | $55,513 | 83.29% | 61% | 9:1 | 1,312 |
| Pacific States University | $9,810 | 33.33% | 14% | 7:1 | 17 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | $28,700 | 84.73% | 85% | 11:1 | 516 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | $23,700 | - | 50% | 4:1 | 23 |
| Pathways College | $6,180 | - | - | 2:1 | 9 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |