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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Salus University | Elkins Park, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wilson College | Chambersburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | $63,475 | 34.92% | 83% | 9:1 | 2,137 |
| Duquesne University | $47,146 | 87.49% | 77% | 12:1 | 8,107 |
| Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | 80.55% | 63% | 14:1 | 2,801 |
| Misericordia University | $38,370 | 88.71% | 74% | 9:1 | 2,242 |
| Salus University | - | - | - | - | 1,165 |
| Wilson College | $27,000 | 94.05% | 50% | 13:1 | 1,360 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |