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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American College of Financial Services | King of Prussia, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $39,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American College of Financial Services | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | 11.30% | 91% | 5:1 | 16,002 |
| Cedar Crest College | $44,934 | 84.25% | 62% | 9:1 | 1,324 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | $6,000 | 9.66% | 83% | 2:1 | 151 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $44,600 | 91.26% | 50% | 5:1 | 172 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 36.50:1 | 5,301 |