Fortis Institute-Scranton

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,687

1.02% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$42,271

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

19.5%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

281

100% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

47.6%

39 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Scranton is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Fortis Institute-Scranton were .

In 2019, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Scranton. 92.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.14% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (76 degrees), 5.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $25,687, which is $11,187 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $25,687, which is $11,187 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $42,271.

In 2019, 91% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 77% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$25,687

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton was $25,687. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Scranton is $11,187 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$42,271

2019 Value

33.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Fortis Institute-Scranton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,271. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Scranton grew by 33.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,450

Room and Board

$1,545

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Scranton was of $9,450 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,545. The cost of room and board increased by 31.3% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.67% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

77%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Scranton received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 7.06% with respect to 2018, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

19.5%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Scranton was 19.5%, which represents 40 out of the 205 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis Institute-Scranton has a total enrollment of 281 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Scranton is 281 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Scranton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Scranton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.1% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.9% Black or African American, 5.34% Asian, 3.91% Two or More Races, 0.356% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Scranton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (11.7%) and Black or African American Female (7.47%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Scranton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 281 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Scranton is 281 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Scranton are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute-Scranton was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (72%), Fortis Institute-Scranton had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis Institute-Scranton (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
180
Hispanic or Latino
39
Black or African American
25

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Scranton is 64.1% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.9% Black or African American, 5.34% Asian, 3.91% Two or More Races, 0.356% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.8% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 96 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Scranton. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Scranton is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 5.07 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fortis Institute-Scranton is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Scranton, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (112 degrees awarded).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Registered nurses (1,370,804 people), Medical & health services managers (143,726 people), Pharmacists (133,114 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (128,961 people), and Physicians (98,309 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Health (112 degrees awarded).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dentists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Health (112 degrees awarded).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,439,585 people), Outpatient care centers (221,078 people), Offices of physicians (213,822 people), Elementary & secondary schools (194,060 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (121,974 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Health (112 degrees awarded).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute-Scranton.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fortis Institute-Scranton was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fortis Institute-Scranton according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

104

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Scranton, which is 0.0769 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (104).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis Institute-Scranton by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Scranton in Medical Assistant, which is 0.108 times less than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 37 degrees were awarded to women at Fortis Institute-Scranton in Medical Assistant, which is 9.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 7% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Scranton completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Scranton is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
76 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Scranton is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 5.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

2.68% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
72 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Fortis Institute-Scranton is white female (72 degrees awarded). There were 5.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (13 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Scranton has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $536 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.77% average return ($279k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2019, Fortis Institute-Scranton had a total salary expenditure of $4.96M. Fortis Institute-Scranton employs 11 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Scranton are Female No academic ranks (11), Male No academic ranks(0), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton are: Management, with 6 employees, Sales and related, with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2019 Endowment

growth from 2018

Fortis Institute-Scranton has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Fortis Institute-Scranton stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fortis Institute-Scranton (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Fortis Institute-Scranton received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$1.85M

2019 Salaries

4.34%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Fortis Institute-Scranton paid a median of $1.85M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($4.96M) and a 4.34% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.63% decline from 2017 and a 12.1% decline from 2016.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.89M (42.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$645k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Fortis Institute-Scranton paid a total of $645k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $857k (29.6%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton were No academic rank with 11 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton were Management with 6 employees; Sales and related with 3 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
false

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Scranton was Female No academic rank with 11 employees, Male No academic rank with 0 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Fortis Institute-Scranton.

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