Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Platt College-Los Angeles | Alhambra, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | San Marcos, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Laurus College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art | Van Nuys, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $22,152 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-San Francisco | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Platt College-Los Angeles | $14,804 | - | 67% | 21:1 | 667 |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | $26,928 | - | - | - | 5,152 |
| Laurus College | $83,400 | - | 47% | 14:1 | 641 |
| Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art | $31,618 | - | 33% | 2:1 | 5 |
| Average | $22,152 | - | 50.00% | 30.50:1 | 106 |