Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Technical Institute | Harrisburg, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/07/2017) | ||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | Bristol, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pittsburgh Career Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Laurel Business Institute | Uniontown, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,711 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Technical Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/07/2017) | ||||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Pittsburgh | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | $18,750 | - | 72% | 10:1 | 515 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh | $18,538 | - | 30% | 8:1 | 105 |
| Pittsburgh Career Institute | $15,612 | - | 35% | 10:1 | 284 |
| Laurel Business Institute | $11,470 | 83.95% | 87% | 8:1 | 305 |
| Average | $16,711 | - | 0.00% | 10.50:1 | 223 |