Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby (Closed 2016)
Tel:
(610)789-6700
School Highlights
- Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby serves 543 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby is one of 5 community colleges within Delaware County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby is The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College (2.7 miles away).
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 | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 21 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 543 students | 618 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 25:1 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| % Black | 81% | 14% |
| % White | 5% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.57 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2013) | 78% | 62% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,800 | $34,800 |
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby is The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College (2.7 miles away).
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