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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County Community College | Nanticoke, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Northampton County Area Community College | Bethlehem, 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 |
| Bucks County Community College-Upper Bucks Campus | Perkasie, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Bucks County Community College-Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks | Bristol, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County Community College | $11,130 / $15,810 | - | 17% | 15:1 | 4,220 |
| Northampton County Area Community College | $10,980 / $14,730 | - | 21% | 19:1 | 8,484 |
| 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 |
| Bucks County Community College-Upper Bucks Campus | $9,221 / $13,421 | - | - | - | - |
| Bucks County Community College-Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks | $9,221 / $13,421 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |