Compare colleges
Up to 4 at once. Figures are from the 2022-23 reporting year and are averages, so they will differ from what any one student pays or experiences.
- Bethesda University
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music
What stands out
Bethesda University has the lower average net price, while San Francisco Conservatory of Music reports the higher graduation rate. Which of those matters more depends on what you need, and none of it predicts your own cost or your own chance of admission.
| Metric | Bethesda UniversityAnaheim, CAPrivate nonprofit · 4-yearLowest net price | San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CAPrivate nonprofit · 4-yearHighest graduation rateHighest retention |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Average net priceWhat students on federal aid actually paid per year, after grants. | $11,097lowest | $42,607 |
| Published costSticker price before aid. Few students pay it. | $13,575 | $78,781 |
| In-state tuition | $7,220 | $56,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,220 | $56,150 |
| Admissions | ||
| Acceptance rate | Not reported | 55% |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation rateWithin 150% of normal time. Excludes transfer students. | 14% | 63%highest |
| Retention rateFirst-year students who come back for a second year. | 45% | 93%highest |
| Median debt at graduationFederal loans only. Private and parent loans are not included. | Not reported | $27,000 |
| Campus | ||
| Undergraduates | 205 | 226 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022-23. Blank figures mean the college did not report that measure, not that the value is zero. Acceptance rate and enrollment carry no highlight because neither a lower acceptance rate nor a larger campus is better in itself. How this works.