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 institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |