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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | Johnstown, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Lansdale School of Business | North Wales, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Mount Braddock, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| YTI Career Institute-Altoona | Altoona, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | Scranton, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Career Training Academy-Monroeville | Monroeville, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/21/2017) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,265 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | $32,489 | 42.11% | 54% | 7:1 | 155 |
| Lansdale School of Business | $11,850 | - | 71% | 10:1 | 90 |
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | $13,625 | - | 62% | 8:1 | 8 |
| YTI Career Institute-Altoona | $34,964 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 121 |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | $14,444 | - | 43% | 15:1 | 210 |
| Career Training Academy-Monroeville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/21/2017) | ||||
| Average | $13,265 | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 104 |