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Corning Community College OCC Broome Community College Hudson Valley Community College| Columbia Greene Community College | Tompkins Cortland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia-Greene Community College | TC3 | ||
| Location | Hudson, NY | Dryden, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 4,442 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunycgcc.edu | tc3.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia-Greene Community College | TC3 | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,112 | $5,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,224 | $11,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,738 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,791 | $9,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 85% |
Admission |
Columbia-Greene Community College | TC3 | ||
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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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia-Greene Community College | TC3 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia-Greene Community College | TC3 | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $134 |
Diversity |
Columbia-Greene Community College | TC3 | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia-Greene Community College | TC3 | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Columbia-Greene Community College | TC3 | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tompkins Cortland Community College is larger than than Columbia-Greene Community College based on total student enrollment (4,442 students vs. 1,447 students)
Columbia-Greene Community College vs. TC3 Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia-Greene Community College or TC3?
- Tompkins Cortland Community College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia-Greene Community College for in-state tuition ($5,462.00 vs. $5,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at TC3 than Columbia Greene Community College ($11,230.00 vs. $10,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Greene Community College than TC3 ($6,738 vs. $10,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Greene Community College are 60.7% lower than costs at Tompkins Cortland Community College ($7,000 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tompkins Cortland Community College than Columbia Greene Community College (85% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tompkins Cortland Community College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Columbia Greene Community College ($9,160 vs. $8,791)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia-Greene Community College or TC3? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC3 or Columbia-Greene Community College .
Columbia-Greene Community College vs. TC3 Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia-Greene Community College or TC3? 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 TC3 and Columbia-Greene Community College.
- Graduates from Columbia Greene Community College earn on average $4,800 more per year than TC3 graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia Greene Community College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TC3 graduates. ($10,500 vs. $13,000)
- Columbia-Greene Community College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TC3 graduates. ($108 vs. $134)
- More Columbia-Greene Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC3 students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/