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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western University of Health Sciences | Pomona, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Simpson University | Redding, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Silicon Valley | Sunnyvale, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2017) | ||
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $18,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western University of Health Sciences | $24,437 | - | - | - | 3,724 |
| Simpson University | $38,522 | - | 46% | 13:1 | 874 |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | $53,564 | 59.84% | 85% | 15:1 | 507 |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Silicon Valley | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2017) | ||||
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles | $20,844 | 54.05% | - | 7:1 | 3,326 |
| Average | $18,742 | - | 0.00% | 3.00:1 | 62 |