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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle School of Trades | New Castle, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | Erie, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Triangle Tech Inc-Erie | Erie, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Laurel Business Institute | Uniontown, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle School of Trades | $23,310 | - | 72% | 20:1 | 628 |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Triangle Tech Inc-Erie | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Laurel Business Institute | $11,470 | 83.95% | 87% | 8:1 | 305 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||
| Average | $15,579 | - | 0.00% | 14.33:1 | 201 |