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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| La Sierra University | Riverside, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Columbia College - Naval Base San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center College of Design | $51,640 | 70.97% | 75% | 8:1 | 2,420 |
| La Sierra University | $35,910 | 91.85% | 53% | 10:1 | 1,614 |
| Occidental College | $63,446 | 39.40% | 82% | 9:1 | 1,942 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | 74.84% | 59% | 16:1 | 2,256 |
| Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | $18,592 | - | - | - | 107 |
| Columbia College - Naval Base San Diego | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |