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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Branches University | Santa Cruz, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Pacifica Graduate Institute | Carpinteria, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Ashford University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Platt College-Los Angeles | Alhambra, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Argosy University-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| Southern States University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Branches University | $19,360 | - | - | - | 335 |
| Pacifica Graduate Institute | $28,140 | - | - | - | 851 |
| Ashford University | $13,160 | - | 9% | 19:1 | 34,190 |
| Platt College-Los Angeles | $14,804 | - | 67% | 21:1 | 667 |
| Argosy University-San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Southern States University | $7,439 | - | - | 5:1 | 352 |
| Average | $13,438 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 247 |