Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Training Center-Exton | Exton, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Bradford School | Pittsburgh, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Laurel Technical Institute | Hermitage, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| YTI Career Institute-York | York, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Training Center-Exton | $43,800 | - | 71% | 22:1 | 348 |
| Bradford School | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Pittsburgh | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Laurel Technical Institute | $11,470 | 95.20% | 63% | 10:1 | 118 |
| YTI Career Institute-York | $30,688 | - | 46% | 9:1 | 551 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia | $16,757 | - | 28% | 11:1 | 288 |
| Average | $16,046 | - | 0.00% | 20.50:1 | 301 |