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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown | Allentown, 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 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | Bristol, 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 |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | Dickson City, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/15/2018) | ||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Irwin, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown | $32,043 | - | 55% | 18:1 | 419 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | $31,430 | - | 43% | 21:1 | 299 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | $18,750 | - | 72% | 10:1 | 515 |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | $14,444 | - | 43% | 15:1 | 210 |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/15/2018) | ||||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | $14,070 | - | - | 12:1 | 60 |
| Average | $9,728 | - | 0.00% | 2.00:1 | 68 |