Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing | McKees Rocks, PA | Private (not-for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Orleans Technical College | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Education and Technology Institute | Greensburg, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Philadelphia Technician Training | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| UPMC Shadyside - at UPMC Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Mercyhurst Municipal Police Training Academy | North East, PA | Private (not-for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $5,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Valley Kennedy School of Nursing | $22,100 | 41.18% | - | 10:1 | 39 |
| Orleans Technical College | $18,745 | 65.66% | - | 14:1 | 227 |
| Education and Technology Institute | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Philadelphia Technician Training | $23,000 | - | - | 12:1 | 635 |
| UPMC Shadyside - at UPMC Harrisburg | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Mercyhurst Municipal Police Training Academy | $8,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $5,100 | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |