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 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 48%.
School Overview
Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
310 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
195 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
513 students
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
81%
15%
% White
5%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
10%
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
0.3822%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$22,731
$10,557
Out-State Tuition Fees
$22,731
$15,342
% 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%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby is Walnut Hill College (2.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Walnut Hill College![Walnut Hill College Photo - Main Campus-4207 WalnutSt]( "Walnut Hill College Photo - Main Campus-4207 WalnutSt")
Private for-profit
4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4200
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4200
2.7 miles
| 325 students
1700 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8000
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8000
4.7 miles
| 16,769 students
Hussian College-Philadelphia
Private for-profit
1500 Spring Garden Street Ste. 101
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(717) 380-1385
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(717) 380-1385
4.9 miles
| 71 students
Peirce College
Private not-for-profit
1608 Walnut St., Suite 1900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(888) 467-3472
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(888) 467-3472
4.9 miles
| 1,279 students
ASPIRA City College
Private not-for-profit
4322 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-2300
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-2300
5.0 miles
| 15 students
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