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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Unitek College | Fremont, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| 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 $18,648 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 |
| Argosy University-The Art Institute of California-San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Pacific College | $38,120 | 33.33% | 75% | 10:1 | 272 |
| Unitek College | $37,659 | - | 77% | 82:1 | 4,857 |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | $36,110 | - | 70% | 15:1 | 2,668 |
| Average | $18,648 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 846 |