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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Haverford College | Haverford, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Waynesburg University | Waynesburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest College | $44,934 | 84.25% | 62% | 9:1 | 1,324 |
| Franklin and Marshall College | $68,380 | 36.23% | 85% | 9:1 | 1,990 |
| Haverford College | $68,300 | 14.21% | 91% | 8:1 | 1,421 |
| Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | 80.55% | 63% | 14:1 | 2,801 |
| Waynesburg University | $29,460 | 75.57% | 59% | 12:1 | 1,366 |
| Wilkes University | $42,286 | 94.14% | 59% | 13:1 | 5,207 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |