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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Interior Designers Institute | Newport Beach, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | - |
| Argosy University-Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Alhambra Medical University | Alhambra, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Alliant International University-Irvine | Irvine, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | $22,480 | 64.66% | 43% | 11:1 | 390 |
| Interior Designers Institute | $20,250 | - | 100% | 8:1 | 96 |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield | $11,658 | - | 66% | 9:1 | 9 |
| Argosy University-Orange County | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Alhambra Medical University | $11,480 | - | - | 15:1 | 143 |
| Alliant International University-Irvine | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $13,704 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 414 |