Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | - |
| SAE Expression College | Emeryville, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Laurus College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Meridian University | Petaluma, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | $28,024 | - | 43% | 15:1 | 6,786 |
| Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield | $11,658 | - | 66% | 9:1 | 9 |
| SAE Expression College | $17,679 | - | 53% | 15:1 | 253 |
| Laurus College | $83,400 | - | 47% | 14:1 | 641 |
| Meridian University | $21,632 | - | - | - | 195 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |