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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Education Center | Monessen, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Laurel Technical Institute | Hermitage, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Laurel Business Institute | Uniontown, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | Scranton, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Laurel Technical Institute | MEADVILLE, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| New Castle School of Trades - Pulaski | Pulaski, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Education Center | $18,950 | - | 79% | 12:1 | 198 |
| Laurel Technical Institute | $11,470 | 95.20% | 63% | 10:1 | 118 |
| Laurel Business Institute | $11,470 | 83.95% | 87% | 8:1 | 305 |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | $14,444 | - | 43% | 15:1 | 210 |
| Laurel Technical Institute | $11,470 | 60.00% | 78% | 7:1 | 21 |
| New Castle School of Trades - Pulaski | $18,623 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |