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CCBC Westmoreland County Community College BC3 Vet Tech Institute West Virginia Northern Community College| Community College of Allegheny County | Commonwealth Technical Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAC | CTI | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,467 | 94 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccac.edu | hgac.org | ||
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Costs |
CCAC | CTI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,660 | $7,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,980 | $7,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,300 | $9,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,139 | $13,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,901 | $7,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 59% |
Admission |
CCAC | CTI | ||
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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 | CTI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAC | CTI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $15,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,971 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | N/A |
Diversity |
CCAC | CTI | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 15% |
Students |
CCAC | CTI | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CCAC | CTI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Community College of Allegheny County is larger than than CTI based on total student enrollment (10,467 students vs. 94 students)
CCAC vs. CTI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAC or CTI?
- Commonwealth Technical Institute is 3.3% more expensive to attend than CCAC for in-state tuition ($7,564.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at CCAC than Commonwealth Technical Institute ($10,980.00 vs. $7,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Community College of Allegheny County than CTI ($8,139 vs. $13,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Community College of Allegheny County are 43.3% lower than costs at Commonwealth Technical Institute ($6,300 vs. $9,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Community College of Allegheny County than Commonwealth Technical Institute (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Commonwealth Technical Institute students is 91% larger than aid received Community College of Allegheny County ($7,451 vs. $3,901)
Which college is harder to get into, CCAC or CTI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CTI or CCAC .
CCAC vs. CTI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAC or CTI? 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 CTI and CCAC.
- Graduates from Community College of Allegheny County earn on average $19,700 more per year than CTI graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $15,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/