Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,579) | ✔ |
| Pardee RAND Graduate School | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (38) | ✔ |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,045) | ✔ ($5,760) |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||||
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Pardee RAND Graduate School | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Vanguard University of Southern California | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||||
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 2 schools are member of NAA, 1 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | NAA, NCAA | - | West Coast Conference | West Coast Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Pardee RAND Graduate School | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Vanguard University of Southern California | NAA, NAIA | - | Golden State Athletic Conference | Golden State Athletic Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Churches of Christ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Pardee RAND Graduate School | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Assemblies of God Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||||
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs