Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, there are 3 public and 2 private schools in selected colleges. By school level, there are 4 2-4 years schools and 1 less than 2 years schools.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | Johnstown, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Mercyhurst Municipal Police Training Academy | North East, PA | Private (not-for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
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 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $8,918 / $11,400 | - | 16% | 13:1 | 12,576 |
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | $7,714 | - | 90% | 4:1 | 94 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | $9,210 / $13,205 | - | 20% | 19:1 | 6,242 |
| Mercyhurst Municipal Police Training Academy | $8,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |