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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Geneva College | Beaver Falls, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Neumann University | Aston, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Salus University | Elkins Park, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music | $6,000 | 9.66% | 83% | 2:1 | 151 |
| Geneva College | $33,610 | 79.05% | 68% | 11:1 | 1,232 |
| Neumann University | $37,300 | 85.46% | 54% | 13:1 | 2,155 |
| Salus University | - | - | - | - | 1,165 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of Scranton | $52,309 | 84.35% | 79% | 12:1 | 4,731 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |