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 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 50%.
School Overview
Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
28 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
543 students
382 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
# Enrollment Undergraduate
513 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
513 students
292 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
81%
15%
% White
5%
50%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
14%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
63%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2012-2013, in 2015 dollars)
$32,500
$34,450
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition Fees
$22,731
$11,161
Out-State Tuition Fees
$22,731
$16,403
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,105
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,624
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
100%
76%
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby cost?
Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby's tuition is approximately $22,731 for In-State students and $22,731 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby?
The acceptance rate of Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 76%.
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