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Housatonic Community College MxCC Manchester Community College Norwalk Community College Tunxis Community College Naugatuck Valley Community College| Capital Community College | Gateway Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capital Community College | Gateway Community College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,395 | 5,578 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | commnet.edu | commnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital Community College | Gateway Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,176 | $4,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,552 | $12,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,931 | $10,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,556 | $10,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,679 | $6,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
Capital Community College | Gateway Community College | ||
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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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Academics |
Capital Community College | Gateway Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital Community College | Gateway Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $54 |
Diversity |
Capital Community College | Gateway Community College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Capital Community College | Gateway Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Capital Community College | Gateway Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gateway Community College is larger than than Capital Community College based on total student enrollment (5,578 students vs. 2,395 students)
Capital Community College vs. Gateway Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital Community College or Gateway Community College?
- Capital Community College and Gateway Community College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,176.00 vs. $4,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Capital Community College as Gateway Community College ($12,552.00 vs. $12,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital Community College than Gateway Community College ($9,556 vs. $10,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital Community College are 45.1% lower than costs at Gateway Community College ($6,931 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital Community College than Gateway Community College (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital Community College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Gateway Community College ($7,679 vs. $6,930)
Which college is harder to get into, Capital Community College or Gateway Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gateway Community College or Capital Community College .
Capital Community College vs. Gateway Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital Community College or Gateway Community College? 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 Gateway Community College and Capital Community College.
- Graduates from Capital Community College earn on average $600 more per year than Gateway Community College graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $35,100)
- Gateway Community College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital Community College graduates. ($5,250 vs. $6,000)
- Gateway Community College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Capital Community College graduates. ($54 vs. $62)
- More Gateway Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital Community College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/