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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Manor College | Jenkintown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Graduate |
| The University of the Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Waynesburg University | Waynesburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | $64,772 | 32.55% | 86% | 9:1 | 3,787 |
| Manor College | $19,964 | 93.21% | 35% | 11:1 | 583 |
| The University of the Arts | $54,290 | 80.02% | 66% | 7:1 | 1,313 |
| Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
| Waynesburg University | $29,460 | 75.57% | 59% | 12:1 | 1,366 |
| Wilkes University | $42,286 | 94.14% | 59% | 13:1 | 5,207 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |