Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Haverford College | Haverford, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $52,444 for State residents and $65,475 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 20.17% and graduation rate is 91.20%. 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 |
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Franklin and Marshall College | $68,380 | 36.23% | 85% | 9:1 | 1,990 |
Haverford College | $68,300 | 14.21% | 91% | 8:1 | 1,421 |
Lehigh University | $62,180 | 36.98% | 91% | 10:1 | 7,394 |
University of Pennsylvania | $66,104 | 6.50% | 96% | 8:1 | 28,201 |
Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
Average | $52,444 / $65,475 | 20.17% | 91.20% | 8.60:1 | 8,126 |