Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated School of Business-York | York, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| New Castle School of Trades | New Castle, 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) | ||
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/31/2017) | ||
| Institute of Medical Careers | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Irwin, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $22,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated School of Business-York | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| New Castle School of Trades | $23,310 | - | 72% | 20:1 | 628 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/31/2017) | ||||
| Institute of Medical Careers | $22,500 | - | 80% | 22:1 | 844 |
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | $14,070 | - | - | 12:1 | 60 |
| Average | $22,053 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 170 |