Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Community College of Beaver County | Monaca, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Reading Area Community College | Reading, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | Pleasant Gap, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | Johnstown, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | Lancaster, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County | $8,803 / $12,583 | - | 18% | 17:1 | 10,467 |
| Community College of Beaver County | $13,680 / $19,890 | - | 20% | 16:1 | 1,720 |
| Reading Area Community College | $10,890 / $12,030 | - | 20% | 19:1 | 4,533 |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | $16,996 / $16,996 | 82.64% | 77% | 10:1 | 131 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | $9,360 / $13,080 | - | 37% | 18:1 | 2,270 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster | $8,918 / $11,400 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |