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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill College | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, 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 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill College | $39,410 | 98.19% | 62% | 10:1 | 1,420 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | $6,000 | 9.66% | 83% | 2:1 | 151 |
| Drexel University | $60,663 | 79.61% | 78% | 9:1 | 22,344 |
| Messiah University | $40,640 | 79.41% | 78% | 13:1 | 3,231 |
| University of Scranton | $52,309 | 84.35% | 79% | 12:1 | 4,731 |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | $14,640 | - | - | 2:1 | 4,307 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |