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CCBC Westmoreland County Community College Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology BC3 RACC Vet Tech Institute West Virginia Northern Community College| Community College of Allegheny County | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAC | HACC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,467 | 12,576 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccac.edu | hacc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAC | HACC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,660 | $5,738 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,980 | $8,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,300 | $8,357 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,139 | $9,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,901 | $6,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 54% |
Admission |
CCAC | HACC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
CCAC | HACC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAC | HACC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,971 | $19,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $203 |
Diversity |
CCAC | HACC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
CCAC | HACC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CCAC | HACC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is larger than than CCAC based on total student enrollment (12,576 students vs. 10,467 students)
CCAC vs. HACC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAC or HACC?
- Community College of Allegheny County is 3.6% more expensive to attend than HACC for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at CCAC than Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg ($10,980.00 vs. $8,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Community College of Allegheny County than HACC ($8,139 vs. $9,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Community College of Allegheny County are 32.7% lower than costs at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg ($6,300 vs. $8,357)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Community College of Allegheny County than Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg students is 69.4% larger than aid received Community College of Allegheny County ($6,610 vs. $3,901)
Which college is harder to get into, CCAC or HACC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HACC or CCAC .
CCAC vs. HACC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAC or HACC? 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 HACC and CCAC.
- Graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg earn on average $1,400 more per year than CCAC graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $34,800)
- Community College of Allegheny County students graduate with a $9,691 lower median federal student loan debt than HACC graduates. ($9,971 vs. $19,662)
- CCAC graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than HACC graduates. ($103 vs. $203)
- More HACC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/