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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdale School of Business | North Wales, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | Bristol, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Laurel Technical Institute | Hermitage, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Mount Braddock, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||
| Institute of Medical Careers | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdale School of Business | $11,850 | - | 71% | 10:1 | 90 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | $18,750 | - | 72% | 10:1 | 515 |
| Laurel Technical Institute | $11,470 | 95.20% | 63% | 10:1 | 118 |
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | $13,625 | - | 62% | 8:1 | 8 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||
| Institute of Medical Careers | $22,500 | - | 80% | 22:1 | 844 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 29.00:1 | 393 |