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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Branches University | Santa Cruz, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Pacific College of Health and Science | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Argosy University-Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Argosy University-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Laurus College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Unitek College | Fremont, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Branches University | $19,360 | - | - | - | 335 |
| Pacific College of Health and Science | $10,732 | - | 81% | 15:1 | 989 |
| Argosy University-Orange County | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Argosy University-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Laurus College | $83,400 | - | 47% | 14:1 | 641 |
| Unitek College | $37,659 | - | 77% | 82:1 | 4,857 |
| Average | $13,704 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 401 |