Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Salus University | Elkins Park, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of the Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | Scranton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College | $62,574 | 33.63% | 89% | 10:1 | 2,729 |
| Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | 80.55% | 63% | 14:1 | 2,801 |
| Salus University | - | - | - | - | 1,165 |
| The University of the Arts | $54,290 | 80.02% | 66% | 7:1 | 1,313 |
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | $11,131 | - | - | - | 708 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |