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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire College | Santa Rosa, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Smith Chason College | Los Angeles, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Argosy University-Inland Empire | Ontario, 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 |
| Chamberlain University-California | Rancho Cordova, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| San Jose Campus | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire College | $17,501 | - | 50% | - | 78 |
| Smith Chason College | $19,100 | - | 64% | 21:1 | 1,640 |
| Argosy University-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 |
| Chamberlain University-California | $20,462 | - | - | 12:1 | 597 |
| San Jose Campus | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $13,438 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 425 |