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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville, 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 |
| Valley Forge Military College | Wayne, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing - UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | $17,337 | - | - | 6:1 | 64 |
| Rosedale Technical College | $16,700 | 74.63% | 78% | 15:1 | 417 |
| Valley Forge Military College | $32,176 | - | 28% | 10:1 | 84 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | $30,858 | 38.89% | 67% | 11:1 | 278 |
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing | $16,190 | 100.00% | - | 7:1 | 168 |
| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing - UPMC Hamot | $20,645 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |