Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Palo Alto University | Palo Alto, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| The University of America | Temecula, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| The Colburn Conservatory of Music | Los Angeles, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $29,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | $58,974 | 41.31% | 81% | 11:1 | 10,165 |
| Palo Alto University | $23,096 | - | - | 12:1 | 1,129 |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | $53,564 | 59.84% | 85% | 15:1 | 507 |
| The University of America | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| The Colburn Conservatory of Music | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $29,371 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 120 |