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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peirce College | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Ursinus College | Collegeville, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Washington & Jefferson College | Washington, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Widener University | Chester, 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peirce College | $15,060 | - | 5% | 9:1 | 856 |
| Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
| Ursinus College | $59,196 | 82.21% | 73% | 10:1 | 1,527 |
| Villanova University | $64,701 | 23.39% | 90% | 10:1 | 10,383 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | $28,185 | 88.08% | 74% | 10:1 | 1,151 |
| Widener University | $53,638 | 87.69% | 67% | 11:1 | 5,416 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |