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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | La Mirada, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of America | Temecula, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America | Santa Fe Springs, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Columbia College - San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $8,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | $46,704 | 56.63% | 72% | 13:1 | 5,387 |
| California Lutheran University | $50,670 | 87.18% | 73% | 14:1 | 3,615 |
| University of Southern California | $68,237 | 12.02% | 92% | 9:1 | 48,945 |
| The University of America | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America | $8,839 | - | 50% | 5:1 | 215 |
| Columbia College - San Diego | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $8,000 | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |