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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National University | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Starr King School for the Ministry | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master, Post-Graduate |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Antioch University-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | Santa Monica, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||
| University of the West | Rosemead, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $18,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National University | $13,320 | - | 22% | 16:1 | 18,631 |
| Starr King School for the Ministry | $27,750 | - | - | - | 85 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | $28,700 | 84.73% | 85% | 11:1 | 516 |
| Antioch University-Santa Barbara | $19,560 | - | - | 6:1 | 279 |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||
| University of the West | $14,718 | 78.26% | 20% | 5:1 | 164 |
| Average | $18,742 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 398 |