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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pennsylvania Gunsmith School | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc | Exton, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | Carlisle, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/24/2017) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | $31,430 | - | 43% | 21:1 | 299 |
| Pennsylvania Gunsmith School | $34,320 | - | 78% | 15:1 | 52 |
| Brightwood Career Institute-Harrisburg | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc | $40,500 | - | 44% | 35:1 | 1,001 |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/24/2017) | ||||
| Average | $12,717 | - | 0.00% | 14.50:1 | 163 |