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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Marymount California University | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||
| Marshall B Ketchum University | Fullerton, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| High Tech High Graduate School of Education | San Diego, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Marymount California University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 2022) | ||||
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $39,820 | - | - | - | 685 |
| High Tech High Graduate School of Education | $20,000 | - | - | - | 108 |
| Average | $36,908 | - | 39.00% | 16.00:1 | 514 |