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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of the Sciences | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | - |
| Point Park University | Pittsburgh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlow University | $34,502 | 92.70% | 56% | 10:1 | 2,104 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | $6,000 | 9.66% | 83% | 2:1 | 151 |
| Messiah University | $40,640 | 79.41% | 78% | 13:1 | 3,231 |
| University of the Sciences | $28,683 | - | 77% | 12:1 | 2,420 |
| Point Park University | $38,160 | 82.05% | 58% | 11:1 | 3,288 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |