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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens School of Nursing | Tarentum, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | Johnstown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Reading, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Valley Forge Military College | Wayne, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing | Lewistown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens School of Nursing | $36,496 | 11.90% | 70% | 6:1 | 78 |
| Harcum College | $29,900 | - | 34% | 4:1 | 910 |
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | $7,714 | - | 90% | 4:1 | 94 |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | $11,915 | 12.90% | 44% | 7:1 | 259 |
| Valley Forge Military College | $32,176 | - | 28% | 10:1 | 84 |
| Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing | $19,604 | 12.82% | 100% | 8:1 | 75 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |