Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between University of the People and similar schools. 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 Comparison between University of the People and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Western University of Health Sciences | Pomona, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Whittier College | Whittier, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute | La Jolla, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| University of the People | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| California Arts University | Fullerton, CA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between University of the People and similar schools is $9,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna College | $64,150 | 10.35% | 91% | 8:1 | 1,389 |
| Western University of Health Sciences | $24,437 | - | - | - | 3,724 |
| Whittier College | $49,864 | 75.45% | 65% | 10:1 | 1,192 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute | - | - | - | - | 44 |
| University of the People | $1,200 | - | 27% | 23:1 | 34,192 |
| California Arts University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,500 | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 23 |