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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Training Center-Exton | Exton, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, 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 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Jna Institute of Culinary Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Plymouth Meeting | Plymouth Meeting, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,605 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Training Center-Exton | $43,800 | - | 71% | 22:1 | 348 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | $31,430 | - | 43% | 21:1 | 299 |
| Laurel Business Institute | $11,470 | 83.95% | 87% | 8:1 | 305 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Jna Institute of Culinary Arts | $14,575 | - | 75% | 3:1 | 9 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Plymouth Meeting | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| Average | $15,605 | - | 0.00% | 18.50:1 | 178 |