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 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | Bristol, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Erie | Erie, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Fortis Institute-Forty Fort | Forty Fort, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Career Training Academy-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/21/2018) | ||
| New Castle School of Trades - Pulaski | Pulaski, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,414 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 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | $18,750 | - | 72% | 10:1 | 515 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Erie | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Forty Fort | $13,955 | - | 50% | 19:1 | 167 |
| Career Training Academy-Pittsburgh | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/21/2018) | ||||
| New Castle School of Trades - Pulaski | $18,623 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,414 | - | 0.00% | 5.50:1 | 40 |