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Northampton Community College CCBC Westmoreland County Community College BC3 Vet Tech Institute West Virginia Northern Community College| Community College of Allegheny County | Lehigh Carbon Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAC | LCCC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Schnecksville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,467 | 6,242 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccac.edu | lccc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAC | LCCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,660 | $3,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,980 | $10,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,300 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,139 | $10,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,901 | $6,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
CCAC | LCCC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Jul 7, 2025 |
Academics |
CCAC | LCCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAC | LCCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,971 | $10,768 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $111 |
Diversity |
CCAC | LCCC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 12% |
Students |
CCAC | LCCC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CCAC | LCCC | ||
| 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
- Community College of Allegheny County is larger than than LCCC based on total student enrollment (10,467 students vs. 6,242 students)
CCAC vs. LCCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAC or LCCC?
- Community College of Allegheny County and LCCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CCAC as Lehigh Carbon Community College ($10,980.00 vs. $10,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Community College of Allegheny County than LCCC ($8,139 vs. $10,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Community College of Allegheny County are 71.4% lower than costs at Lehigh Carbon Community College ($6,300 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Community College of Allegheny County than Lehigh Carbon Community College (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh Carbon Community College students is 62.4% larger than aid received Community College of Allegheny County ($6,334 vs. $3,901)
Which college is harder to get into, CCAC or LCCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LCCC or CCAC .
CCAC vs. LCCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAC or LCCC? 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 LCCC and CCAC.
- Graduates from Lehigh Carbon Community College earn on average $600 more per year than CCAC graduates after ten years. ($35,400 vs. $34,800)
- Community College of Allegheny County students graduate with a $797 lower median federal student loan debt than LCCC graduates. ($9,971 vs. $10,768)
- CCAC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than LCCC graduates. ($103 vs. $111)
- More LCCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/