Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 years institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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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 |
Montgomery County Community College | Blue Bell, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, 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 |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,883 for State residents and $13,252 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 86.87% and graduation rate is 38.00%. 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 |
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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 |
Montgomery County Community College | $11,250 / $16,230 | - | 23% | 16:1 | 8,596 |
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | $8,450 / $9,050 | 91.09% | 56% | 16:1 | 1,312 |
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | $16,996 / $16,996 | 82.64% | 77% | 10:1 | 131 |
Average | $10,883 / $13,252 | 86.87% | 38.00% | 14.40:1 | 6,616 |