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 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 |
| American College of Financial Services | King of Prussia, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | Oakdale, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
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 |
| American College of Financial Services | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | 11.30% | 91% | 5:1 | 16,002 |
| Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | 80.55% | 63% | 14:1 | 2,801 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | $18,980 | - | 53% | 13:1 | 1,066 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 60.00:1 | 6,856 |