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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Graduate Institute | Carpinteria, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Newschool of Architecture and Design | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Ashford University | San Diego, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Torrance | Torrance, CA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| Westcliff University | Irvine, CA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Graduate Institute | $28,140 | - | - | - | 851 |
| Newschool of Architecture and Design | $30,291 | 44.95% | 41% | 6:1 | 294 |
| Ashford University | $13,160 | - | 9% | 19:1 | 34,190 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Torrance | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| Westcliff University | $21,000 | 67.42% | 44% | 10:1 | 5,625 |
| California Northstate University | $56,501 | 94.71% | 76% | 7:1 | 962 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 21.00:1 | 0 |