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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lackawanna College | Scranton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Ursinus College | Collegeville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | $63,475 | 34.92% | 83% | 9:1 | 2,137 |
| La Salle University | $35,570 | 94.25% | 61% | 12:1 | 4,049 |
| Lackawanna College | $17,950 | - | 38% | 21:1 | 1,868 |
| Lafayette College | $62,574 | 33.63% | 89% | 10:1 | 2,729 |
| Messiah University | $40,640 | 79.41% | 78% | 13:1 | 3,231 |
| Ursinus College | $59,196 | 82.21% | 73% | 10:1 | 1,527 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |