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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | Oakdale, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Saint Francis University | Loretto, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| International Institute for Restorative Practices | Bethlehem, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | $64,772 | 32.55% | 86% | 9:1 | 3,787 |
| Messiah University | $40,640 | 79.41% | 78% | 13:1 | 3,231 |
| Pittsburgh Technical College | $18,980 | - | 53% | 13:1 | 1,066 |
| Saint Francis University | $41,720 | 73.05% | 71% | 15:1 | 2,857 |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | $14,640 | - | - | 2:1 | 4,307 |
| International Institute for Restorative Practices | $18,670 | - | - | - | 161 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |