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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Laguna Beach, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Pomona College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| California College San Diego | San Marcos, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna College of Art and Design | $35,650 | 88.37% | 63% | 9:1 | 760 |
| Pomona College | $62,326 | 7.02% | 94% | 7:1 | 1,716 |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $39,950 | 74.84% | 59% | 16:1 | 2,256 |
| The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | - | - | - | - | 76 |
| California College San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $16,600 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 135 |