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Gaston College SCC Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Wake Technical Community College Central Carolina Community College South Piedmont Community College Mitchell Community College| Central Piedmont Community College | Fayetteville Technical Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central Piedmont Community College | FTCC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,694 | 10,233 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cpcc.edu | faytechcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Piedmont Community College | FTCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,432 | $2,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,576 | $8,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,733 | $6,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,608 | $2,948 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,046 | $7,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 75% |
Admission |
Central Piedmont Community College | FTCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Central Piedmont Community College | FTCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Piedmont Community College | FTCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,984 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $108 |
Diversity |
Central Piedmont Community College | FTCC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central Piedmont Community College | FTCC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Central Piedmont Community College | FTCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Piedmont Community College is larger than than FTCC based on total student enrollment (17,694 students vs. 10,233 students)
Central Piedmont Community College vs. FTCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Piedmont Community College or FTCC?
- Central Piedmont Community College and FTCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($2,432.00 vs. $2,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Central Piedmont Community College as Fayetteville Technical Community College ($8,576.00 vs. $8,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville Technical Community College than Central Piedmont Community College ($2,948 vs. $6,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville Technical Community College are 34.8% lower than costs at Central Piedmont Community College ($6,480 vs. $8,733)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville Technical Community College than Central Piedmont Community College (75% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville Technical Community College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Central Piedmont Community College ($7,611 vs. $6,046)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Piedmont Community College or FTCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FTCC or Central Piedmont Community College .
Central Piedmont Community College vs. FTCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Piedmont Community College or FTCC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between FTCC and Central Piedmont Community College.
- Graduates from Fayetteville Technical Community College earn on average $300 more per year than Central Piedmont Community College graduates after ten years. ($30,200 vs. $29,900)
- Central Piedmont Community College students graduate with a $3,516 lower median federal student loan debt than FTCC graduates. ($6,984 vs. $10,500)
- Central Piedmont Community College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than FTCC graduates. ($72 vs. $108)
- More Central Piedmont Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FTCC students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/