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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Western School of Law | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Marymount California University | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||
| Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Samuel Merritt University | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, 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 |
| University of the People | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $36,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Western School of Law | $32,400 | - | - | - | 623 |
| Marymount California University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||||
| Otis College of Art and Design | $55,513 | 83.29% | 61% | 9:1 | 1,312 |
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | - | - | 6:1 | 1,911 |
| Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope | - | - | - | - | 95 |
| University of the People | $1,200 | - | 27% | 23:1 | 34,192 |
| Average | $36,908 | - | 39.00% | 16.00:1 | 514 |