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 |
| Haverford College | Haverford, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| La Roche University | Pittsburgh, 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 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | Washington, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, 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 |
| Haverford College | $68,300 | 14.21% | 91% | 8:1 | 1,421 |
| La Roche University | $33,120 | 97.36% | 55% | 12:1 | 2,068 |
| Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | $28,185 | 88.08% | 74% | 10:1 | 1,151 |
| Wilkes University | $42,286 | 94.14% | 59% | 13:1 | 5,207 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |