Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda University | Anaheim, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | San Francisco, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Minerva University | San Francisco, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda University | $7,220 | - | - | 15:1 | 264 |
| California Institute of the Arts | $56,724 | 24.76% | 63% | 7:1 | 1,440 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | $54,550 | 41.58% | 62% | 3:1 | 437 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | $28,700 | 84.73% | 85% | 11:1 | 516 |
| Minerva University | $18,700 | 1.00% | 83% | 13:1 | 660 |
| Columbia College - San Diego | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |