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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy University | Pleasant Hill, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Samuel Merritt University | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $8,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Mount Saint Mary's University | $48,132 | 75.76% | 59% | 11:1 | 2,440 |
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | - | - | 6:1 | 1,911 |
| Santa Clara University | $59,241 | 52.11% | 88% | 12:1 | 9,178 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | $28,700 | 84.73% | 85% | 11:1 | 516 |
| Average | $8,500 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 975 |