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Institutional Characteristics

The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 4 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 4 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Academic Comparison - Selected Colleges
NameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
Menlo College Atherton, CAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsBachelor's DegreeBachelor
California Jazz Conservatory Berkeley, CAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsBachelor's DegreeAssociate, Bachelor
University of the People Pasadena, CAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master
Institute of Buddhist Studies Berkeley, CAPrivate (not-for-profit), four-yearsMaster's DegreeMaster, Post-Graduate

Key Facts Comparison

The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $29,825 for State residents and $24,093 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 61.72% and graduation rate is 44.33%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Key Facts Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
Menlo College $51,070 61.72% 56% 15:1800
California Jazz Conservatory $23,700 - 50% 4:123
University of the People $1,200 - 27% 23:134,192
Institute of Buddhist Studies $20,400 - - -53
Average$29,825 / $24,09361.72%44.33%14.00:18,767