Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 4 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 4 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Lycoming College | Williamsport, 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 |
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $36,389 for State residents and $32,895 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 77.32% and graduation rate is 70.50%. 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 |
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Lycoming College | $47,675 | 75.22% | 63% | 11:1 | 1,059 |
Messiah University | $40,640 | 79.41% | 78% | 13:1 | 3,231 |
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | $28,625 | - | - | - | 3,036 |
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | $14,640 | - | - | 2:1 | 4,307 |
Average | $36,389 / $32,895 | 77.32% | 70.50% | 8.67:1 | 2,908 |