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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Training Center-Exton | Exton, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Great Lakes Institute of Technology | Erie, 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 |
| South Hills School of Business & Technology | State College, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,605 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 |
| Great Lakes Institute of Technology | $22,500 | - | 50% | 11:1 | 350 |
| Pennco Tech-Bristol | $18,750 | - | 72% | 10:1 | 515 |
| South Hills School of Business & Technology | $19,208 | 97.87% | 61% | 8:1 | 272 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh | $18,538 | - | 30% | 8:1 | 105 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Average | $15,605 | - | 0.00% | 24.00:1 | 178 |