Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California College of the Arts | San Francisco, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Golden Gate University | San Francisco, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | Santa Monica, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||
| Keck Graduate Institute | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California Arts University | Fullerton, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,121 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 College of the Arts | $57,946 | 75.69% | 72% | 7:1 | 1,501 |
| Fielding Graduate University | $22,260 | - | - | - | 1,000 |
| Golden Gate University | $31,243 | - | - | 13:1 | 2,661 |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||
| Keck Graduate Institute | $41,981 | - | - | - | 668 |
| California Arts University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,121 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 211 |