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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Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Cairn University-Langhorne | Langhorne, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 $32,570 for State residents and $37,012 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 85.22% and graduation rate is 59.00%. 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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Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | 80.55% | 63% | 14:1 | 2,801 |
Cairn University-Langhorne | $32,625 | 80.98% | 55% | 11:1 | 1,031 |
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | $28,625 | - | - | - | 3,036 |
Wilkes University | $42,286 | 94.14% | 59% | 13:1 | 5,207 |
Average | $32,570 / $37,012 | 85.22% | 59.00% | 12.67:1 | 3,019 |