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Middlesex County College OCC Bergen Community College Mercer County Community College Essex County College RVCC QCC| Brookdale Community College | Hudson County Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brookdale Community College | HCCC | ||
| Location | Lincroft, NJ | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,896 | 6,683 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brookdalecc.edu | hccc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brookdale Community College | HCCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,590 | $3,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,505 | $10,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,962 | $5,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,746 | $7,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Brookdale Community College | HCCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Brookdale Community College | HCCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brookdale Community College | HCCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,750 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $100 | $93 |
Diversity |
Brookdale Community College | HCCC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Brookdale Community College | HCCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Brookdale Community College | HCCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brookdale Community College is larger than than HCCC based on total student enrollment (9,896 students vs. 6,683 students)
Brookdale Community College vs. HCCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brookdale Community College or HCCC?
- Brookdale Community College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than HCCC for in-state tuition ($7,755.00 vs. $7,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at HCCC than Brookdale Community College ($10,560.00 vs. $8,505.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hudson County Community College than Brookdale Community College ($5,377 vs. $8,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hudson County Community College are 2% lower than costs at Brookdale Community College ($10,920 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brookdale Community College than Hudson County Community College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hudson County Community College students is 97.7% larger than aid received Brookdale Community College ($7,405 vs. $3,746)
Which college is harder to get into, Brookdale Community College or HCCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HCCC or Brookdale Community College .
Brookdale Community College vs. HCCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brookdale Community College or HCCC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between HCCC and Brookdale Community College.
- Graduates from Brookdale Community College earn on average $5,500 more per year than HCCC graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $32,800)
- Hudson County Community College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Brookdale Community College graduates. ($9,000 vs. $9,750)
- HCCC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Brookdale Community College graduates. ($93 vs. $100)
- More Brookdale Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HCCC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/