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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 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 |
| South Hills School of Business & Technology | State College, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| ITT Technical Institute-Tarentum | Tarentum, 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 |
| South Hills School of Business and Technology-Altoona | Altoona, PA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
| South Hills School of Business & Technology | $19,208 | 97.87% | 61% | 8:1 | 272 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Tarentum | 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 | - | - | - | - |
| South Hills School of Business and Technology-Altoona | $18,855 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 0 |