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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton University | Houghton, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| LIU Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | Paul Smiths, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Villa Maria College | Buffalo, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| New York College of Health Professions | Syosset, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $36,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton University | $17,290 | 77.00% | 60% | 10:1 | 833 |
| LIU Brooklyn | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | $32,049 | 84.92% | 54% | 13:1 | 686 |
| Villa Maria College | $28,670 | 78.20% | 30% | 8:1 | 465 |
| New York College of Health Professions | $14,235 | - | 24% | 7:1 | 193 |
| Average | $36,978 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 6,982 |