Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Laurel Technical Institute | Hermitage, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Laurel Business Institute | Uniontown, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Career Training Academy-Monroeville | Monroeville, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/21/2017) | ||
| Laurel Technical Institute | MEADVILLE, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||||
| Laurel Technical Institute | $11,470 | 95.20% | 63% | 10:1 | 118 |
| Laurel Business Institute | $11,470 | 83.95% | 87% | 8:1 | 305 |
| Career Training Academy-Monroeville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/21/2017) | ||||
| Laurel Technical Institute | $11,470 | 60.00% | 78% | 7:1 | 21 |
| Average | $14,910 | - | 0.00% | 25.00:1 | 222 |