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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Marymount California University | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||
| Pacific School of Religion | Berkeley, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Northcentral University | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley | Santa Clara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman University | $62,784 | 72.52% | 83% | 12:1 | 10,014 |
| Fielding Graduate University | $22,260 | - | - | - | 1,000 |
| Marymount California University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||||
| Pacific School of Religion | $18,960 | - | - | - | 109 |
| Northcentral University | $12,594 | - | - | 1:1 | 11,578 |
| Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $36,908 | - | 39.00% | 16.00:1 | 514 |