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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Pacifica Graduate Institute | Carpinteria, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire | San Bernardino, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| West Coast University-Orange County | Anaheim, CA | Private (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | $22,480 | 64.66% | 43% | 11:1 | 390 |
| Pacifica Graduate Institute | $28,140 | - | - | - | 851 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | $17,655 | - | 32% | 31:1 | 2,265 |
| Pacific College | $38,120 | 33.33% | 75% | 10:1 | 272 |
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| West Coast University-Orange County | $22,685 | - | 73% | 20:1 | 4,475 |
| Average | $18,742 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 824 |