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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Education Center | Monessen, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| New Castle School of Trades | New Castle, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Broomall | Broomall, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pittsburgh Career Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg | Lewisburg, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Education Center | $18,950 | - | 79% | 12:1 | 198 |
| New Castle School of Trades | $23,310 | - | 72% | 20:1 | 628 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Broomall | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh | $18,538 | - | 30% | 8:1 | 105 |
| Pittsburgh Career Institute | $15,612 | - | 35% | 10:1 | 284 |
| Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg | $21,040 | - | 51% | 19:1 | 144 |
| Average | $16,555 | - | 0.00% | 25.00:1 | 339 |