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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | Los Angeles, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| American University of Health Sciences | Signal Hill, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Argosy University-San Diego | San Diego, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| California Health Sciences University | Clovis, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Southern States University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Silicon Valley | $22,480 | 64.66% | 43% | 11:1 | 390 |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | $34,325 | 41.71% | 75% | 17:1 | 1,814 |
| American University of Health Sciences | $24,575 | - | 66% | 16:1 | 510 |
| Argosy University-San Diego | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| California Health Sciences University | - | - | - | - | 391 |
| Southern States University | $7,439 | - | - | 5:1 | 352 |
| Average | $13,438 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 247 |