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 institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gannon University | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gannon University | $37,951 | 80.85% | 69% | 13:1 | 4,665 |
| Grove City College | $20,890 | 70.98% | 80% | 13:1 | 2,316 |
| Lafayette College | $62,574 | 33.63% | 89% | 10:1 | 2,729 |
| Messiah University | $40,640 | 79.41% | 78% | 13:1 | 3,231 |
| Villanova University | $64,701 | 23.39% | 90% | 10:1 | 10,383 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |