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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | Los Angeles, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| California Intercontinental University | Irvine, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Abraham Lincoln University | Glendale, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California Health Sciences University | Clovis, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| California Intercontinental University | $9,054 | - | - | 12:1 | 506 |
| Abraham Lincoln University | $10,440 | - | - | 5:1 | 177 |
| California Health Sciences University | - | - | - | - | 391 |
| Average | $11,658 | - | 50.00% | 50.00:1 | 99 |