Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) vs Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program (FCCTI)

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) and Fayette County Career & Technical Institute (FCCTI) offer Practical Nursing programs that prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare. While both programs provide a solid foundation in nursing fundamentals, there are some key differences to consider. HACC boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring nurses. FCCTI, on the other hand, offers a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes. HACC's student body is more diverse, reflecting the broader community it serves, while FCCTI's student population is predominantly female. When it comes to graduation rates, HACC has a slight edge over FCCTI. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these differences in greater detail. Explore the table to find the program that best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program	Harrisburg Area Community College
Overview
Location	Uniontown, Pennsylvania	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Suburb: Small	City: Small
College type	Less than 2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Continuous	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	90.0%	56.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$200
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		In state: $23,659 Out of state: $25,182
Average net price	$15,007	$12,147
Tuition		In state: $6,795 Out of state: $8,168
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $5,971	95.0% Average amount $4,168
Students receiving federal student loan	77.0% Average amount $10,954	45.0% Average amount $4,826
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	3.0% Average amount $7,267

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	102 Men 17.6% Women 82.4%	14,023 Men 32.8% Women 67.2%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	N/A	Low
Out-of-state students	0.0%	0.8%
International students	N/A	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Small	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey Delaware Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Health Professions Business Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Education
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Secondary Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	90.0%	15.5%
Dropout rate	10.0%	50.2%
Transferred out	N/A	19.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $38,521 Year 2: $36,368 Year 3: $37,234	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $62,046 Year 2: $59,527 Year 3: $62,466 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,044 Year 2: $55,061 Year 3: $57,893 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $50,129 Year 2: $53,839 Year 3: $54,010 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $48,142 Year 2: $49,423 Year 3: $53,711 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $43,359 Year 2: $44,102 Year 3: $48,157 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,733 Year 2: $40,512 Year 3: $45,275 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $42,315 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,075 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $42,066 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,314 Year 2: $32,747 Year 3: $39,836 Legal Support Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,324 Year 2: $34,348 Year 3: $38,084

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Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) vs Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program (FCCTI)

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