Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| University of Valley Forge | Phoenixville, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Washington & Jefferson College | Washington, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Widener University | Chester, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| University of Valley Forge | $24,510 | 82.43% | 42% | 11:1 | 583 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | $28,185 | 88.08% | 74% | 10:1 | 1,151 |
| Widener University | $53,638 | 87.69% | 67% | 11:1 | 5,416 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |