Mercer County Technical Education Center vs. PCTC
The following statements compare Mercer County Technical Education Center and Putnam Career and Technical Center with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Mercer County Technical Education Center's tuition ($5,877) is more expensive than PCTC ($2,025).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
- Mercer County Technical Education Center (102 students) is larger than PCTC (32 students) with more enrolled students.
- Mercer County Technical Education Center ($4,230) has higher amount of financial aid than PCTC ($3,778).
- Mercer County Technical Education Center's graduation rate (82%) is higher than PCTC (67%).

Mercer County Technical Education Center
Public, 2-4 years • Princeton, WV Best Community Colleges in WV, #WV in West Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$5,877
Financial Aid
$4,230
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Welding Technology/Welder
Electrician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Welding Technology/Welder
Electrician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Enrollment
102 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
16 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Putnam Career and Technical Center
Public, Less than 2 years • Eleanor, WV #WV in West Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$2,025
Financial Aid
$3,778
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
Enrollment
32 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
12 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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