Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, 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 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | $42,810 | 59.00% | 63% | 12:1 | 2,484 |
| Arcadia University | $48,290 | 77.57% | 63% | 12:1 | 3,026 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | $6,000 | 9.66% | 83% | 2:1 | 151 |
| Drexel University | $60,663 | 79.61% | 78% | 9:1 | 22,344 |
| Eastern University | $37,420 | 63.23% | 59% | 15:1 | 5,769 |
| Franklin and Marshall College | $68,380 | 36.23% | 85% | 9:1 | 1,990 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |