Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,672

4.95% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,916

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96.4%

28 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

145

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.4%

13 Graduates

About

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing were Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing. 77.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (31 degrees), 15.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is $9,672, which is $−4,140 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 62 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is $9,672, which is $4,141 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,916.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,672

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was $9,672. The cost of tuition at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is $−4,141 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,916

2023 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,916. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing grew by 10.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing (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

$9,300

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was of $9,300 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 22.4% with respect to 2022, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 62 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.

Admissions

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing received 28 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 86.7% annual growth. Out of those 28 applicants, 27 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.4% acceptance rate.

There were 145 students enrolled at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 2023.

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 70.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 28

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was 96.4% (27 admissions from 28 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 73.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 86.7%, while admissions grew by 145%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing had a total enrollment of 145 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is 145 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.2% White, 22.8% Black or African American, 3.45% Hispanic or Latino, 2.76% Two or More Races, and 2.76% Asian.

Students enrolled at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (59%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.1%) and White Male (9.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 145 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is 145 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2023 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 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was 55%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
96 enrolled students
Black or African American
33 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is 66.2% White, 22.8% Black or African American, 3.45% Hispanic or Latino, 2.76% Two or More Races, and 2.76% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 20 more women than men received degrees from Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is white (31 degrees awarded). There were 15.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (36 degrees awarded).

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 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 2023 are Health (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are Health (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are Health (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2023)

36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, which is 0.286 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (28).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.286 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 3.5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% of students graduating from Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
31 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is white (31 degrees awarded). There were 15.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
24 degrees awarded
White Male
7 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is white female (24 degrees awarded). There were 3.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (7 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.59M

2023 Salaries

6.08%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing paid a median of $1.59M in salaries, a 6.08% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.67% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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