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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| National University | San Diego, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California University of Management and Sciences | Anaheim, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/01/2016) | ||
| California Jazz Conservatory | Berkeley, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $6,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Center College of Design | $51,640 | 70.97% | 75% | 8:1 | 2,420 |
| Loma Linda University | $27,900 | - | - | 3:1 | 4,280 |
| National University | $13,320 | - | 22% | 16:1 | 18,631 |
| California University of Management and Sciences | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/01/2016) | ||||
| California Jazz Conservatory | $23,700 | - | 50% | 4:1 | 23 |
| Average | $6,330 | - | 0.00% | 24.00:1 | 20 |