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 |
Delaware County Community College | Media, 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 |
Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | Willow Street, PA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,838 for State residents and $14,382 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 91.09% and graduation rate is 38.40%. 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 |
Delaware County Community College | $10,800 / $14,940 | - | 20% | 16:1 | 7,992 |
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | $8,450 / $9,050 | 91.09% | 56% | 16:1 | 1,312 |
Westmoreland County Community College | $10,224 / $14,424 | - | 18% | 17:1 | 4,171 |
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | $20,912 / $20,912 | - | 80% | 24:1 | 239 |
Average | $11,838 / $14,382 | 91.09% | 38.40% | 18.00:1 | 4,836 |