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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Geneva College | Beaver Falls, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Marywood University | Scranton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | $42,810 | 59.00% | 63% | 12:1 | 2,484 |
| Geneva College | $33,610 | 79.05% | 68% | 11:1 | 1,232 |
| Marywood University | $39,570 | 80.76% | 75% | 11:1 | 2,729 |
| Messiah University | $40,640 | 79.41% | 78% | 13:1 | 3,231 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | $44,600 | 91.26% | 50% | 5:1 | 172 |
| Westminster College | $39,470 | 75.28% | 62% | 12:1 | 1,211 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |