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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Institute of Technology | Erie, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| South Hills School of Business & Technology | State College, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | Erie, PA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| YTI Career Institute-Altoona | Altoona, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | Dickson City, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/15/2018) | ||
| Institute of Medical Careers | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Institute of Technology | $22,500 | - | 50% | 11:1 | 350 |
| South Hills School of Business & Technology | $19,208 | 97.87% | 61% | 8:1 | 272 |
| Fortis Institute-Erie | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| YTI Career Institute-Altoona | $34,964 | - | 100% | 10:1 | 121 |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 10/15/2018) | ||||
| Institute of Medical Careers | $22,500 | - | 80% | 22:1 | 844 |
| Average | $11,662 | - | 0.00% | 5.50:1 | 131 |