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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Lancaster, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
| Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Ursinus College | Collegeville, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music | $6,000 | 9.66% | 83% | 2:1 | 151 |
| Messiah University | $40,640 | 79.41% | 78% | 13:1 | 3,231 |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | $31,370 | 44.31% | 60% | 7:1 | 245 |
| Saint Vincent College | $41,100 | 73.37% | 76% | 11:1 | 1,536 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $45,683 | 88.85% | 67% | 13:1 | 8,286 |
| Ursinus College | $59,196 | 82.21% | 73% | 10:1 | 1,527 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |