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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-State Career School | Essington, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Douglas Education Center | Monessen, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | Washington, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | Erie, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Tarentum | Tarentum, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-State Career School | $12,092 | - | 26% | 19:1 | 838 |
| Douglas Education Center | $18,950 | - | 79% | 12:1 | 198 |
| Penn Commercial Business/Technical School | $13,654 | 64.58% | 87% | 9:1 | 243 |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia | $16,757 | - | 28% | 11:1 | 288 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Tarentum | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| Average | $13,595 | - | 0.00% | 10.50:1 | 194 |