Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | Alameda, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| ATI College-Whittier | Whitter, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Platt College-Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Meridian University | Petaluma, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| California Northstate University | Elk Grove, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argosy University-San Francisco Bay Area | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| ATI College-Whittier | $34,900 | - | - | 20:1 | 114 |
| Platt College-Anaheim | $14,804 | - | 54% | 21:1 | 418 |
| Meridian University | $21,632 | - | - | - | 195 |
| California Northstate University | $56,501 | 94.71% | 76% | 7:1 | 962 |
| Average | $12,548 | - | 50.00% | 27.50:1 | 183 |