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 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 92%.
School Overview
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
58 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
543 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
241 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
195 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
513 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
1%
14%
% Hispanic
5%
n/a
% Black
81%
10%
% White
5%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
62%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$22,731
$10,513
Out-State Tuition Fees
$22,731
$15,152
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,105
$12,126
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,624
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
79%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
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 79%.
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