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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharma Realm Buddhist University | Ukiah, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Simpson University | Redding, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Providence Christian College | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| California International Business University | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2020) | ||
| California University-Silicon Valley | Sunnyvale, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharma Realm Buddhist University | $21,000 | 54.55% | 100% | - | - |
| Pepperdine University | $66,742 | 48.71% | 83% | 13:1 | 10,030 |
| Simpson University | $38,522 | - | 46% | 13:1 | 874 |
| Providence Christian College | $35,147 | 87.12% | 35% | 12:1 | 136 |
| California International Business University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2020) | ||||
| California University-Silicon Valley | - | - | - | - | 22 |
| Average | $13,250 | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |