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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Laguna Beach, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of the Pacific | Stockton, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Silicon Valley | Sunnyvale, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2017) | ||
| California University of Management and Sciences | Anaheim, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/01/2016) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,536 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 Institute of the Arts | $56,724 | 24.76% | 63% | 7:1 | 1,440 |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $35,650 | 88.37% | 63% | 9:1 | 760 |
| University of the Pacific | $55,340 | 93.23% | 73% | 14:1 | 6,277 |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Silicon Valley | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2017) | ||||
| California University of Management and Sciences | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/01/2016) | ||||
| Average | $12,536 | - | 0.00% | 13.50:1 | 41 |