Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Vocal Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Non-degree granting | Post-Graduate |
| Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Chatham University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Seton Hill University | Greensburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Valley Forge | Phoenixville, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Vocal Arts | - | - | - | - | 24 |
| Cedar Crest College | $44,934 | 84.25% | 62% | 9:1 | 1,324 |
| Chatham University | $43,810 | 66.33% | 68% | 10:1 | 2,387 |
| Misericordia University | $38,370 | 88.71% | 74% | 9:1 | 2,242 |
| Seton Hill University | $41,414 | 78.34% | 71% | 13:1 | 1,988 |
| University of Valley Forge | $24,510 | 82.43% | 42% | 11:1 | 583 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |