Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Concordia University-Irvine | Irvine, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Keck Graduate Institute | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center College of Design | $51,640 | 70.97% | 75% | 8:1 | 2,420 |
| Concordia University-Irvine | $41,390 | 68.99% | 63% | 14:1 | 3,744 |
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | - | - | 6:1 | 1,911 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | 74.84% | 59% | 16:1 | 2,256 |
| Keck Graduate Institute | $41,981 | - | - | - | 668 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |