Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford School | Pittsburgh, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
| ITT Technical Institute-Tarentum | Tarentum, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| Institute of Medical Careers | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Irwin, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| New Castle School of Trades - Pulaski | Pulaski, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford School | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| ITT Technical Institute-Tarentum | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| Institute of Medical Careers | $22,500 | - | 80% | 22:1 | 844 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Philadelphia | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/03/2016) | ||||
| West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | $14,070 | - | - | 12:1 | 60 |
| New Castle School of Trades - Pulaski | $18,623 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,380 | - | 0.00% | 25.33:1 | 352 |