Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing | Willow Grove, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/01/2017) | ||
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | Johnstown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ASPIRA City College | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Wyotech-Blairsville | Blairsville, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $21,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/01/2017) | ||||
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | $7,714 | - | 90% | 4:1 | 94 |
| ASPIRA City College | $12,147 | 100.00% | - | 5:1 | 11 |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | $17,337 | - | - | 6:1 | 64 |
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing | $16,190 | 100.00% | - | 7:1 | 168 |
| Wyotech-Blairsville | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $21,646 | - | 0.00% | 10.50:1 | 299 |