- Both Messiah University and American College of Financial Services are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- American College of Financial Services is larger with 6,856 students than Messiah University (3,231 students).
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| Rankings | ||
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mechanicsburg, PA | Location | King of Prussia, PA |
| Known as | The American College | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | School of business and management |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,640 | Undergraduate | |
| $13,590 | Graduate | |
| $26,414 | Financial Aid | $1,265 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 77.01% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 33.76% | Yield | |
| 1,220 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,231 | Total Students | 6,856 |
| 2,495 | Undergraduate | 6,283 |
| 736 | Graduate | 573 |
| 559 | Online Enrollment | 6,791 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,403) $6,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 60 to 1 |
| 195 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 18 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 588 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 203 Full-time 43 Part-time |
| $77,983 for Faculties $51,867 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,121 for Faculties $85,251 Part-time |