Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Fortis Institute-Erie and similar schools. 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 Comparison between Fortis Institute-Erie and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown | Allentown, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | Washington, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | Erie, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Pittsburgh Career Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/31/2017) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Fortis Institute-Erie and similar schools is $13,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown | $32,043 | - | 55% | 18:1 | 419 |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | $14,847 | - | - | 9:1 | 174 |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | $13,654 | 64.58% | 87% | 9:1 | 243 |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Pittsburgh Career Institute | $15,612 | - | 35% | 10:1 | 284 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/31/2017) | ||||
| Average | $13,595 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 207 |