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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Training Center Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Citizens School of Nursing | Tarentum, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| ASPIRA City College | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | West Mifflin, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Wyotech-Blairsville | Blairsville, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $21,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Training Center Inc | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Citizens School of Nursing | $36,496 | 11.90% | 70% | 6:1 | 78 |
| ASPIRA City College | $12,147 | 100.00% | - | 5:1 | 11 |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | $17,725 | - | 56% | 14:1 | 541 |
| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing | $16,190 | 84.21% | 22% | 6:1 | 422 |
| Wyotech-Blairsville | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $21,064 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 307 |