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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Theological Seminary | Myerstown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | - |
| King's College | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Muhlenberg College | Allentown, 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 | ||
| University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | 180 |
| King's College | $42,600 | 95.99% | 57% | 11:1 | 1,993 |
| Muhlenberg College | $60,240 | 65.51% | 82% | 8:1 | 1,959 |
| 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 |
| Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |