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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia Mills | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Vet Tech Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | Erie, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Mount Braddock, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Triangle Tech-Chambersburg | Chambersburg, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia Mills | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood Career Institute-Pittsburgh | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Vet Tech Institute | $16,920 | - | 71% | 15:1 | 215 |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | $13,625 | - | 62% | 8:1 | 8 |
| Triangle Tech-Chambersburg | $18,961 | - | - | 9:1 | 50 |
| Average | $15,620 | - | 0.00% | 11.33:1 | 343 |