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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing | Willow Grove, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/01/2017) | ||
| Aria Health School of Nursing | Trevose, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | Johnstown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Valley Forge Military College | Wayne, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Washington Health System School of Nursing | Washington, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/01/2017) | ||||
| Aria Health School of Nursing | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Harcum College | $29,900 | - | 34% | 4:1 | 910 |
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | $7,714 | - | 90% | 4:1 | 94 |
| Valley Forge Military College | $32,176 | - | 28% | 10:1 | 84 |
| Washington Health System School of Nursing | $11,223 | - | - | 6:1 | 33 |
| Average | $15,215 | - | 0.00% | 9.50:1 | 99 |