Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) vs Moravian University

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) and Moravian University stand as distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering unique opportunities for students seeking academic excellence. HACC, a public community college, boasts an open admissions policy, welcoming students from all backgrounds, while Moravian University, a private liberal arts college, maintains a selective admissions process. HACC's diverse student body reflects its commitment to inclusivity, while Moravian University's smaller size fosters a close-knit community. Both institutions offer a wide range of academic programs, with HACC specializing in associate degrees and career-oriented programs, and Moravian University excelling in bachelor's and master's degrees across various disciplines. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, and discover which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Harrisburg Area Community College	Moravian University
Overview
Location	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Small
College type	2 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	56.0%	79.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	78.1%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		2,789
Total number of admissions given out		2,178
Admitted students who chose to enroll		449
Yield rate		20.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,659 Out of state: $25,182	$63,872
Average net price	$12,147	$32,020
Tuition	In state: $6,795 Out of state: $8,168	$46,799
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $8,154 Meal plan: $6,317
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $4,168	99.0% Average amount $30,046
Students receiving federal student loan	45.0% Average amount $4,826	75.0% Average amount $5,316
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $7,267	20.0% Average amount $16,608

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,023 Men 32.8% Women 67.2%	1,928 Men 38.6% Women 61.4%
Graduate students	N/A	632 Men 26.1% Women 73.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	0.8%	25.3%
International students	1.6%	1.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,227
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey Delaware Florida	Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Maryland Connecticut

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Education	Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	15.5%	67.6%
Dropout rate	50.2%	9.6%
Transferred out	19.4%	22.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,636 Year 2: $64,659 Year 3: $65,178 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,004 Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $50,684 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,483 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,622 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,783 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,064 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,982 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,966 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,461 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,742 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A

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