Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Health School of Nursing | Trevose, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Reading, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Rosedale Technical College | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing | Lewistown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Health School of Nursing | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Harcum College | $29,900 | - | 34% | 4:1 | 910 |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | $11,915 | 12.90% | 44% | 7:1 | 259 |
| Rosedale Technical College | $16,700 | 74.63% | 78% | 15:1 | 417 |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing | $12,886 | 73.33% | 53% | 11:1 | 106 |
| Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing | $19,604 | 12.82% | 100% | 8:1 | 75 |
| Average | $17,264 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 98 |