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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Peirce College | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Robert Morris University | Moon Township, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | 11.30% | 91% | 5:1 | 16,002 |
| Peirce College | $15,060 | - | 5% | 9:1 | 856 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | $28,625 | - | - | - | 3,036 |
| Robert Morris University | $34,940 | 93.77% | 64% | 13:1 | 3,431 |
| Saint Vincent College | $41,100 | 73.37% | 76% | 11:1 | 1,536 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |