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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Gwynedd Mercy University | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Aloysius College | Cresson, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Neumann University | Aston, 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 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin and Marshall College | $68,380 | 36.23% | 85% | 9:1 | 1,990 |
| Gwynedd Mercy University | $38,310 | 58.42% | 56% | 8:1 | 2,091 |
| Mount Aloysius College | $26,156 | 85.95% | 45% | 11:1 | 2,752 |
| Neumann University | $37,300 | 85.46% | 54% | 13:1 | 2,155 |
| Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
| Villanova University | $64,701 | 23.39% | 90% | 10:1 | 10,383 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |