Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Education Center | Monessen, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Vet Tech Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | Washington, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | Bristol, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Plymouth Meeting | Plymouth Meeting, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| South Hills School of Business and Technology-Altoona | Altoona, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Education Center | $18,950 | - | 79% | 12:1 | 198 |
| Vet Tech Institute | $16,920 | - | 71% | 15:1 | 215 |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | $13,654 | 64.58% | 87% | 9:1 | 243 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | $18,750 | - | 72% | 10:1 | 515 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Plymouth Meeting | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| South Hills School of Business and Technology-Altoona | $18,855 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 0 |