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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Manor College | Jenkintown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Graduate |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Cairn University-Langhorne | Langhorne, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny College | $54,960 | 69.65% | 67% | 8:1 | 1,353 |
| Lehigh University | $62,180 | 36.98% | 91% | 10:1 | 7,394 |
| Manor College | $19,964 | 93.21% | 35% | 11:1 | 583 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Cairn University-Langhorne | $32,625 | 80.98% | 55% | 11:1 | 1,031 |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | $14,640 | - | - | 2:1 | 4,307 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |