Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell | Lower Burrell, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/28/2019) | ||
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Vet Tech Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Broomall | Broomall, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Mount Braddock, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc | Exton, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/28/2019) | ||||
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | $31,430 | - | 43% | 21:1 | 299 |
| Vet Tech Institute | $16,920 | - | 71% | 15:1 | 215 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Broomall | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | $13,625 | - | 62% | 8:1 | 8 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc | $40,500 | - | 44% | 35:1 | 1,001 |
| Average | $14,984 | - | 0.00% | 17.50:1 | 235 |