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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSales University | Center Valley, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church | Blue Bell, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master, Post-Graduate |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSales University | $44,800 | 77.17% | 67% | 11:1 | 2,991 |
| Alvernia University | $42,810 | 59.00% | 63% | 12:1 | 2,484 |
| Gettysburg College | $64,230 | 56.31% | 81% | 10:1 | 2,854 |
| Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
| Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church | $14,025 | - | - | - | 28 |
| Villanova University | $64,701 | 23.39% | 90% | 10:1 | 10,383 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |