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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, 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 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | Fullerton, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| California College San Diego | San Marcos, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | $63,255 | 2.69% | 94% | 3:1 | 2,401 |
| Santa Clara University | $59,241 | 52.11% | 88% | 12:1 | 9,178 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $39,820 | - | - | - | 685 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | $28,700 | 84.73% | 85% | 11:1 | 516 |
| California College San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $16,600 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 135 |