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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Moravian University | Bethlehem, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Aloysius College | Cresson, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Peirce College | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | $42,810 | 59.00% | 63% | 12:1 | 2,484 |
| Moravian University | $52,000 | 67.02% | 69% | 10:1 | 2,533 |
| Mount Aloysius College | $26,156 | 85.95% | 45% | 11:1 | 2,752 |
| Peirce College | $15,060 | - | 5% | 9:1 | 856 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Westminster College | $39,470 | 75.28% | 62% | 12:1 | 1,211 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |