Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Hope International University | Fullerton, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Scripps College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Graduate |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 the Arts | $56,724 | 24.76% | 63% | 7:1 | 1,440 |
| Hope International University | $36,250 | 32.22% | 50% | 13:1 | 1,116 |
| Scripps College | $63,434 | 27.91% | 84% | 10:1 | 1,099 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | 74.84% | 59% | 16:1 | 2,256 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | $28,700 | 84.73% | 85% | 11:1 | 516 |
| Westmont College | $51,790 | 81.99% | 73% | 10:1 | 1,284 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |