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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | Monterey, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Pitzer College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fielding Graduate University | $22,260 | - | - | - | 1,000 |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | $47,026 | - | - | 1:1 | 657 |
| Otis College of Art and Design | $55,513 | 83.29% | 61% | 9:1 | 1,312 |
| Pitzer College | $62,692 | 18.40% | 85% | 10:1 | 1,212 |
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | - | - | 6:1 | 1,911 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | 74.84% | 59% | 16:1 | 2,256 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |