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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Lackawanna College | Scranton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Saint Francis University | Loretto, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | $42,810 | 59.00% | 63% | 12:1 | 2,484 |
| Lackawanna College | $17,950 | - | 38% | 21:1 | 1,868 |
| Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | 80.55% | 63% | 14:1 | 2,801 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $44,600 | 91.26% | 50% | 5:1 | 172 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | $28,625 | - | - | - | 3,036 |
| Saint Francis University | $41,720 | 73.05% | 71% | 15:1 | 2,857 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |