Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
York College of Pennsylvania | York, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $29,549 for State residents and $31,473 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 48.54% and graduation rate is 75.25%. 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 |
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Arcadia University | $48,290 | 77.57% | 63% | 12:1 | 3,026 |
Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | 11.30% | 91% | 5:1 | 16,002 |
Curtis Institute of Music | $6,000 | 9.66% | 83% | 2:1 | 151 |
York College of Pennsylvania | $24,606 | 95.61% | 64% | 13:1 | 3,656 |
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | $14,640 | - | - | 2:1 | 4,307 |
Average | $29,549 / $31,473 | 48.54% | 75.25% | 6.80:1 | 5,428 |