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CCBC Westmoreland County Community College BC3 Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus West Virginia Northern Community College| Community College of Allegheny County | Vet Tech Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAC | Vet Tech Institute | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,467 | 215 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ccac.edu | vettechinstitute.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAC | Vet Tech Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,660 | $14,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,980 | $14,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,300 | $5,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,139 | $13,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,901 | $9,339 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
CCAC | Vet Tech Institute | ||
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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 | Vet Tech Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAC | Vet Tech Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $25,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,971 | $13,524 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $139 |
Diversity |
CCAC | Vet Tech Institute | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
CCAC | Vet Tech Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CCAC | Vet Tech Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Community College of Allegheny County is larger than than Vet Tech Institute based on total student enrollment (10,467 students vs. 215 students)
CCAC vs. Vet Tech Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAC or Vet Tech Institute?
- Vet Tech Institute is 99.2% more expensive to attend than CCAC for in-state tuition ($14,580.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Vet Tech Institute than Community College of Allegheny County ($14,580.00 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 Vet Tech Institute ($8,139 vs. $13,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vet Tech Institute are 16.7% lower than costs at Community College of Allegheny County ($5,400 vs. $6,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Community College of Allegheny County than Vet Tech Institute (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vet Tech Institute students is 139.4% larger than aid received Community College of Allegheny County ($9,339 vs. $3,901)
Which college is harder to get into, CCAC or Vet Tech Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vet Tech Institute or CCAC .
CCAC vs. Vet Tech Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAC or Vet Tech Institute? 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 Vet Tech Institute and CCAC.
- Graduates from Community College of Allegheny County earn on average $9,600 more per year than Vet Tech Institute graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $25,200)
- Community College of Allegheny County students graduate with a $3,553 lower median federal student loan debt than Vet Tech Institute graduates. ($9,971 vs. $13,524)
- CCAC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Vet Tech Institute graduates. ($103 vs. $139)
- More Vet Tech Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/