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) | ||
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | Monterey, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| San Joaquin College of Law | Clovis, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Simpson University | Redding, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, 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) | ||||
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | $47,026 | - | - | 1:1 | 657 |
| San Joaquin College of Law | - | - | - | - | 145 |
| Simpson University | $38,522 | - | 46% | 13:1 | 874 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | 74.84% | 59% | 16:1 | 2,256 |
| Average | $36,908 | - | 39.00% | 16.00:1 | 514 |