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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Lycoming College | Williamsport, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Misericordia University | Dallas, 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 |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Harrisburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Philadelphia & Camden | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | $64,230 | 56.31% | 81% | 10:1 | 2,854 |
| Lycoming College | $47,675 | 75.22% | 63% | 11:1 | 1,059 |
| Misericordia University | $38,370 | 88.71% | 74% | 9:1 | 2,242 |
| Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | $23,900 | 84.31% | 31% | 16:1 | 3,082 |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Philadelphia & Camden | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |