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Delaware County Community College Bucks County Community College Camden County College Montgomery County Community College-West Campus Vet Tech Institute Manor College| Montgomery County Community College Central Campus | Community College of Philadelphia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus | Community College of Philadelphia | ||
| Location | Blue Bell, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,895 | 12,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc3.edu | ccp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus | Community College of Philadelphia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,270 | $4,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,040 | $11,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,286 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,436 | $11,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,420 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 77% |
Admission |
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus | Community College of Philadelphia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus | Community College of Philadelphia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus | Community College of Philadelphia | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $111 |
Diversity |
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus | Community College of Philadelphia | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus | Community College of Philadelphia | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus | Community College of Philadelphia | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Community College of Philadelphia is larger than than Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus based on total student enrollment (12,224 students vs. 8,895 students)
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus vs. Community College of Philadelphia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus or Community College of Philadelphia?
- Montgomery County Community College Central Campus is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Community College of Philadelphia for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus than Community College of Philadelphia ($14,040.00 vs. $11,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montgomery County Community College Central Campus than Community College of Philadelphia ($9,436 vs. $11,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Community College of Philadelphia are 13.8% lower than costs at Montgomery County Community College Central Campus ($10,800 vs. $12,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Community College of Philadelphia than Montgomery County Community College Central Campus (77% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Community College of Philadelphia students is 22.1% larger than aid received Montgomery County Community College Central Campus ($7,838 vs. $6,420)
Which college is harder to get into, Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus or Community College of Philadelphia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Community College of Philadelphia or Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus .
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus vs. Community College of Philadelphia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus or Community College of Philadelphia? 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 Community College of Philadelphia and Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus.
- Graduates from Montgomery County Community College Central Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than Community College of Philadelphia graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,600)
- Community College of Philadelphia students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus graduates. ($10,750 vs. $11,000)
- Community College of Philadelphia graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus graduates. ($111 vs. $113)
- More Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Community College of Philadelphia students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/