Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Training Center Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | Johnstown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing | New Castle, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Training Center Inc | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | $7,714 | - | 90% | 4:1 | 94 |
| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing | $15,498 | 92.31% | 100% | 13:1 | 342 |
| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing | $16,190 | 84.21% | 22% | 6:1 | 422 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | $30,858 | 38.89% | 67% | 11:1 | 278 |
| Average | $12,000 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 115 |