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Manor College CCBC Westmoreland County Community College BC3 Vet Tech Institute West Virginia Northern Community College| Community College of Allegheny County | Harcum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAC | Harcum College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,467 | 910 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccac.edu | harcum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAC | Harcum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,660 | $27,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,980 | $27,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,300 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,139 | $23,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,901 | $16,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
CCAC | Harcum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
CCAC | Harcum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAC | Harcum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,971 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $206 |
Diversity |
CCAC | Harcum College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 51% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
CCAC | Harcum College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CCAC | Harcum College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Community College of Allegheny County is larger than than Harcum College based on total student enrollment (10,467 students vs. 910 students)
CCAC vs. Harcum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAC or Harcum College?
- Harcum College is 280.3% more expensive to attend than CCAC for in-state tuition ($27,840.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.6% higher at Harcum College than Community College of Allegheny County ($27,840.00 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 Harcum College ($8,139 vs. $23,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Community College of Allegheny County are 77.8% lower than costs at Harcum College ($6,300 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Community College of Allegheny County than Harcum College (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harcum College students is 326.1% larger than aid received Community College of Allegheny County ($16,623 vs. $3,901)
Which college is harder to get into, CCAC or Harcum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harcum College or CCAC .
CCAC vs. Harcum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAC or Harcum College? 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 Harcum College and CCAC.
- Graduates from Harcum College earn on average $8,200 more per year than CCAC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $34,800)
- Community College of Allegheny County students graduate with a $10,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Harcum College graduates. ($9,971 vs. $20,000)
- CCAC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Harcum College graduates. ($103 vs. $206)
- More Harcum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/