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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated School of Business-York | York, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Lansdale School of Business | North Wales, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, 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 |
| Jna Institute of Culinary Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| South Hills School of Business and Technology-Altoona | Altoona, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $28,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated School of Business-York | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Lansdale School of Business | $11,850 | - | 71% | 10:1 | 90 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | $31,430 | - | 43% | 21:1 | 299 |
| Laurel Technical Institute | $11,470 | 95.20% | 63% | 10:1 | 118 |
| Jna Institute of Culinary Arts | $14,575 | - | 75% | 3:1 | 9 |
| South Hills School of Business and Technology-Altoona | $18,855 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $28,500 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 114 |