HACC vs. RACC
Both Harrisburg Area Community College and Reading Area Community College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Harrisburg Area Community College and Reading Area Community College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- RACC's tuition ($12,030) is more expensive than HACC ($11,400).
- HACC's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than RACC (20 to 1).
- HACC (12,880 students) is larger than RACC (4,788 students) with more enrolled students.
- HACC ($4,582) has higher amount of financial aid than RACC ($4,250).
- RACC's graduation rate (26%) is higher than HACC (21%).

Harrisburg Area Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Harrisburg, PA Best Community Colleges in PA, #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$8,918 In-State
$11,400 out-of-state
$11,400 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,582
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,880 (All undergraduate)
6,039 Online Students
Graduation Rate
21% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
59% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
250 Faculties (full-time)
743 Staffs (full-time)
$63,396 Faculty Salary
$55,827 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Reading Area Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Reading, PA Best Community Colleges in PA, #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$10,890 In-State
$12,030 out-of-state
$12,030 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,250
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,788 (All undergraduate)
1,200 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
59 Faculties (full-time)
218 Staffs (full-time)
$57,977 Faculty Salary
$64,749 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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