Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo College | Atherton, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| University of the People | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | Berkeley, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo College | $51,070 | 61.72% | 56% | 15:1 | 800 |
| Santa Clara University | $59,241 | 52.11% | 88% | 12:1 | 9,178 |
| Soka University of America | $37,450 | 56.63% | 87% | 7:1 | 455 |
| University of the People | $1,200 | - | 27% | 23:1 | 34,192 |
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | $20,400 | - | - | - | 53 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |