Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby (Closed 2016)
School Highlights
Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby served 543 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 44%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 110% over five years.
Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associates Colleges |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Private not-for-profit |
Total Faculty | 21 staff | 56 staff |
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby is Walnut Hill College (2.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 396 students | 2.70 Mi4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4200 2.70396 - 15,996 students | 4.70 Mi1700 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8000 4.7015,996 - Hussian College-PhiladelphiaPrivate for-profit128 students | 4.90 Mi1500 Spring Garden Street Ste. 101
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(717) 380-1385 4.90128 - Peirce CollegePrivate not-for-profit1,178 students | 4.90 Mi1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(888) 467-3472 4.901,178 - The Workforce Institute's City CollegePrivate not-for-profit7 students | 5.00 Mi4322 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-2300 5.007
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