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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| International Technological University | Santa Clara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute | La Jolla, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | Berkeley, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master, 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 $9,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $68,237 | 12.02% | 92% | 9:1 | 48,945 |
| Soka University of America | $37,450 | 56.63% | 87% | 7:1 | 455 |
| International Technological University | - | - | - | - | 137 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute | - | - | - | - | 44 |
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | $20,400 | - | - | - | 53 |
| California Arts University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,500 | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 23 |