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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Design Institute of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Platt College-San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Trident University International | Cypress, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| West Coast University-Orange County | Anaheim, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Mateo, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,240 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 |
| Design Institute of San Diego | $29,350 | 100.00% | 75% | 7:1 | 101 |
| Platt College-San Diego | $15,310 | - | 86% | 12:1 | 69 |
| Trident University International | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| West Coast University-Orange County | $22,685 | - | 73% | 20:1 | 4,475 |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | $36,110 | - | 70% | 15:1 | 2,668 |
| Average | $9,240 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 6,861 |