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Overview |
Community College of Philadelphia | Fortis Institute-Scranton | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,636 | 210 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ccp.edu | fortis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Community College of Philadelphia | Fortis Institute-Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,816 | $15,647 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,144 | $15,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $11,093 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,584 | $34,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $5,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Community College of Philadelphia | Fortis Institute-Scranton | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Community College of Philadelphia | Fortis Institute-Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Community College of Philadelphia | Fortis Institute-Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $22,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $14,624 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $151 |
Diversity |
Community College of Philadelphia | Fortis Institute-Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Community College of Philadelphia | Fortis Institute-Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Community College of Philadelphia | Fortis Institute-Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Community College of Philadelphia is larger than than Fortis Institute-Scranton based on total student enrollment (11,636 students vs. 210 students)
Community College of Philadelphia vs. Fortis Institute-Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Community College of Philadelphia or Fortis Institute-Scranton?
- Fortis Institute Scranton is 105% more expensive to attend than Community College of Philadelphia for in-state tuition ($15,647.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Fortis Institute-Scranton than Community College of Philadelphia ($15,647.00 vs. $11,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Community College of Philadelphia than Fortis Institute-Scranton ($9,584 vs. $34,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Community College of Philadelphia are 2.7% lower than costs at Fortis Institute Scranton ($10,800 vs. $11,093)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fortis Institute Scranton than Community College of Philadelphia (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Community College of Philadelphia students is 52.6% larger than aid received Fortis Institute Scranton ($8,925 vs. $5,849)
Which college is harder to get into, Community College of Philadelphia or Fortis Institute-Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fortis Institute-Scranton or Community College of Philadelphia .
Community College of Philadelphia vs. Fortis Institute-Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Community College of Philadelphia or Fortis Institute-Scranton? 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 Fortis Institute-Scranton and Community College of Philadelphia.
- Graduates from Community College of Philadelphia earn on average $13,000 more per year than Fortis Institute-Scranton graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $22,600)
- Community College of Philadelphia students graduate with a $3,874 lower median federal student loan debt than Fortis Institute-Scranton graduates. ($10,750 vs. $14,624)
- Community College of Philadelphia graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Fortis Institute-Scranton graduates. ($111 vs. $151)
- More Community College of Philadelphia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fortis Institute-Scranton students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/