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SCCC SUNY Orange SUNY Adirondack SUNY Westchester Community College SUNY Ulster Rockland Community College SUNY Sullivan Columbia-Greene Community College| Dutchess Community College | Hudson Valley Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,047 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunydutchess.edu | hvcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,600 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,200 | $9,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,170 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,443 | $7,815 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,654 | $7,759 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 67% |
Admission |
DCC | Hudson Valley 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 | 2.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
DCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $9,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $100 |
Diversity |
DCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
DCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hudson Valley Community College is larger than than DCC based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 7,047 students)
DCC vs. Hudson Valley Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DCC or Hudson Valley Community College?
- Hudson Valley Community College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than DCC for in-state tuition ($4,800.00 vs. $4,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Hudson Valley Community College than Dutchess Community College ($9,600.00 vs. $9,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hudson Valley Community College than DCC ($7,815 vs. $8,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hudson Valley Community College are 31.7% lower than costs at Dutchess Community College ($10,000 vs. $13,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hudson Valley Community College than Dutchess Community College (67% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dutchess Community College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Hudson Valley Community College ($8,654 vs. $7,759)
Which college is harder to get into, DCC or Hudson Valley Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hudson Valley Community College or DCC .
DCC vs. Hudson Valley Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DCC or Hudson Valley 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 Hudson Valley Community College and DCC.
- Graduates from Hudson Valley Community College earn on average $2,500 more per year than DCC graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $37,400)
- Dutchess Community College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hudson Valley Community College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $9,750)
- DCC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hudson Valley Community College graduates. ($98 vs. $100)
- More Hudson Valley Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DCC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/