Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynedd Mercy University | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lackawanna College | Scranton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Pittsburgh Technical College | Oakdale, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Won Institute of Graduate Studies | Warminster, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $39,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynedd Mercy University | $38,310 | 58.42% | 56% | 8:1 | 2,091 |
| Lackawanna College | $17,950 | - | 38% | 21:1 | 1,868 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Pittsburgh Technical College | $18,980 | - | 53% | 13:1 | 1,066 |
| Won Institute of Graduate Studies | $21,490 | - | - | - | 92 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |