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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills School of Business & Technology | State College, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | Scranton, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Laurel Technical Institute | MEADVILLE, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| McCann School of Business & Technology | Dickson City, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/15/2018) | ||
| Automotive Training Center-Warminster | Warminster, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills School of Business & Technology | $19,208 | 97.87% | 61% | 8:1 | 272 |
| Fortis Institute-Scranton | $14,444 | - | 43% | 15:1 | 210 |
| Laurel Technical Institute | $11,470 | 60.00% | 78% | 7:1 | 21 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Pittsburgh | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| McCann School of Business & Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/15/2018) | ||||
| Automotive Training Center-Warminster | $43,800 | - | 62% | 19:1 | 273 |
| Average | $9,728 | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 68 |