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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Training Center Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Citizens School of Nursing | Tarentum, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Reading, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Mercyhurst University-North East Campus | North East, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Training Center Inc | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Citizens School of Nursing | $36,496 | 11.90% | 70% | 6:1 | 78 |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | $11,915 | 12.90% | 44% | 7:1 | 259 |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing | $12,886 | 73.33% | 53% | 11:1 | 106 |
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing | $16,190 | 100.00% | - | 7:1 | 168 |
| Mercyhurst University-North East Campus | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $15,560 | - | 0.00% | 13.50:1 | 281 |