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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Samuel Merritt University | Oakland, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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) | ||
| America Evangelical University | Gardena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Humphreys College-Modesto | Salida, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | $50,670 | 87.18% | 73% | 14:1 | 3,615 |
| Otis College of Art and Design | $55,513 | 83.29% | 61% | 9:1 | 1,312 |
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | - | - | 6:1 | 1,911 |
| California University of Management and Sciences | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/01/2016) | ||||
| America Evangelical University | $6,200 | - | 66% | 5:1 | 128 |
| Humphreys College-Modesto | $14,760 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $6,330 | - | 0.00% | 24.00:1 | 20 |