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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | Los Angeles, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| California Miramar University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Hussian College-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
| West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies | Los Angeles, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | $34,325 | 41.71% | 75% | 17:1 | 1,814 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | $17,655 | - | 32% | 31:1 | 2,265 |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| California Miramar University | $9,994 | 22.41% | 30% | 13:1 | 216 |
| Hussian College-Los Angeles | $41,596 | 47.67% | 51% | 12:1 | 262 |
| West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies | $26,364 | - | - | - | 591 |
| Average | $11,658 | - | 50.00% | 50.00:1 | 99 |