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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Geneva College | Beaver Falls, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Won Institute of Graduate Studies | Warminster, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $39,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlow University | $34,502 | 92.70% | 56% | 10:1 | 2,104 |
| Geneva College | $33,610 | 79.05% | 68% | 11:1 | 1,232 |
| Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | 80.55% | 63% | 14:1 | 2,801 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $44,600 | 91.26% | 50% | 5:1 | 172 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Won Institute of Graduate Studies | $21,490 | - | - | - | 92 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |