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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Hollywood | Tarzana, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| La Sierra University | Riverside, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, 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 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | Fullerton, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Providence Christian College | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| California Arts University | Fullerton, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Hollywood | $26,175 | - | 47% | 15:1 | 291 |
| La Sierra University | $35,910 | 91.85% | 53% | 10:1 | 1,614 |
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | - | - | 6:1 | 1,911 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $39,820 | - | - | - | 685 |
| Providence Christian College | $35,147 | 87.12% | 35% | 12:1 | 136 |
| California Arts University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,500 | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 23 |