Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between University of the Sciences and similar schools. 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 Comparison between University of the Sciences and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley University | Doylestown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| University of the Sciences | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | - |
| Saint Vincent Seminary | Latrobe, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master, Post-Graduate |
| Thiel College | Greenville, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between University of the Sciences and similar schools is $39,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley University | $43,300 | 95.43% | 54% | 13:1 | 2,178 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $66,104 | 6.50% | 96% | 8:1 | 28,201 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of the Sciences | $28,683 | - | 77% | 12:1 | 2,420 |
| Saint Vincent Seminary | - | - | - | - | 86 |
| Thiel College | $36,864 | 82.32% | 43% | 11:1 | 907 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |