Orleans Technical Institute
Location and Contact Information
2770 Red Lion RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19114-1014
USA
Main Tel: (215) 728-4400
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Orleans Technical Institute, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1974. Commonly known as OTI, the college offers career oriented technical and vocational training courses designed to help students meet their employment goals. OTI offers its students courses that lead to associate’s or diploma degrees in various industry-related technical courses, including carpentry, telecommunications technology, court reporting, human services, air conditioning/refrigeration, plumbing and heating.
OTI provides its students financial aid in the form of various scholarship programs. The college also has a supportive student services department that provides assistance to students in issues related to academics.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in construction trades and mechanics and repair.
- High male/female ratio.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Orleans Technical Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 83% | $4,278 |
| Institutional Grant | $12,781 | |
| Federal Grant | 81% | $3,720 |
| Pell Grant | 80% | $3,602 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $8,915 |
| State or Local Grant | 13% | $3,918 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 90% | $6,415 |
| Federal Loan | 90% | $6,410 |
| Other Loan | $9,053 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Orleans Technical Institute:
Click a column header to sort.
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triangle Tech-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | 265 |
| 2 | Triangle Tech-Dubois | Falls Creek, PA | 236 |
| 3 | Triangle Tech-Greensburg | Greensburg, PA | 222 |
| 4 | Louisiana Technical College-West Jefferson Campus | Harvey, LA | 296 |
| 5 | Southern California Institute of Technology | Anaheim, CA | 604 |
| 6 | Rosedale Technical Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | 216 |
| 7 | Pratt Community College | Pratt, KS | 1,622 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 483 | 7 |
| Associate | 12 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 31 |
Students
Student enrollment was 659 in 2009-2010 (814 full-time equivalent).
About 77% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 23% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 34% of the student body. About 22% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 79% are full-time and 21% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 85% Women 85% All 85%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
LAW
- Court Reporting/Court Reporter
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician