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 public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| San Diego Mesa College | San Diego, CA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Shasta College | Redding, CA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | Oakland, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| University of California-Merced | Merced, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge | $7,095 / $18,975 | 91.23% | 55% | 24:1 | 37,579 |
| Rio Hondo College | $1,388 / $9,884 | - | 24% | 29:1 | 16,139 |
| San Diego Mesa College | $1,150 / $9,094 | - | 33% | 24:1 | 18,076 |
| Shasta College | $1,197 / $8,277 | - | 31% | 24:1 | 7,363 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of California-Merced | $14,167 / $44,944 | 89.46% | 67% | 19:1 | 9,103 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |