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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrini University | Radnor, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrini University | $35,815 | 78.52% | 50% | 13:1 | 1,613 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | $6,000 | 9.66% | 83% | 2:1 | 151 |
| Duquesne University | $47,146 | 87.49% | 77% | 12:1 | 8,107 |
| Gettysburg College | $64,230 | 56.31% | 81% | 10:1 | 2,854 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Thomas Jefferson University | $45,683 | 88.85% | 67% | 13:1 | 8,286 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |