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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant International University-San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Design Institute of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Smith Chason College | Los Angeles, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Argosy University-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| SAE Expression College | Emeryville, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Alhambra Medical University | Alhambra, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant International University-San Diego | $13,918 | - | - | 4:1 | 3,599 |
| Design Institute of San Diego | $29,350 | 100.00% | 75% | 7:1 | 101 |
| Smith Chason College | $19,100 | - | 64% | 21:1 | 1,640 |
| Argosy University-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| SAE Expression College | $17,679 | - | 53% | 15:1 | 253 |
| Alhambra Medical University | $11,480 | - | - | 15:1 | 143 |
| Average | $13,704 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 388 |