New Castle School of Trades vs. RACC
Both New Castle School of Trades and Reading Area Community College are 2-4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare New Castle School of Trades and Reading Area Community College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- New Castle School of Trades's tuition ($23,310) is more expensive than RACC ($12,030).
- New Castle School of Trades's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than RACC (20 to 1).
- RACC (4,788 students) is larger than New Castle School of Trades (623 students) with more enrolled students.
- New Castle School of Trades ($5,550) has higher amount of financial aid than RACC ($4,250).
- New Castle School of Trades's graduation rate (74%) is higher than RACC (26%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$23,310
Financial Aid
$5,550
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Welding Technology/Welder
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Enrollment
623 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
23 Faculties (full-time)
48 Staffs (full-time)
$29,378 Faculty Salary
$42,099 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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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