Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharma Realm Buddhist University | Ukiah, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Northcentral University | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Silicon Andhra | Milpitas, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharma Realm Buddhist University | $21,000 | 54.55% | 100% | - | - |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | $48,132 | 75.76% | 59% | 11:1 | 2,440 |
| Pepperdine University | $66,742 | 48.71% | 83% | 13:1 | 10,030 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | $28,700 | 84.73% | 85% | 11:1 | 516 |
| Northcentral University | $12,594 | - | - | 1:1 | 11,578 |
| University of Silicon Andhra | $27,000 | - | - | 12:1 | 228 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |