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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount California University | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Palo Alto University | Palo Alto, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| University of the Pacific | Stockton, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount California University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||||
| Occidental College | $63,446 | 39.40% | 82% | 9:1 | 1,942 |
| Palo Alto University | $23,096 | - | - | 12:1 | 1,129 |
| University of the Pacific | $55,340 | 93.23% | 73% | 14:1 | 6,277 |
| Stanford University | $62,484 | 3.68% | 95% | 5:1 | 18,283 |
| Average | $36,908 | - | 39.00% | 16.00:1 | 514 |