Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Education Center | Monessen, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | Hazle Township, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/25/2018) | ||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Broomall | Broomall, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Laurel Technical Institute | Hermitage, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Mount Braddock, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Education Center | $18,950 | - | 79% | 12:1 | 198 |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/25/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Broomall | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Laurel Technical Institute | $11,470 | 95.20% | 63% | 10:1 | 118 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | $13,625 | - | 62% | 8:1 | 8 |
| Average | $14,484 | - | 0.00% | 19.67:1 | 252 |