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SUNY Orange SUNY Westchester Community College SUNY Ulster Corning Community College OCC Rockland Community College Broome Community College SUNY Sullivan| Dutchess Community College | Tompkins Cortland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DCC | TC3 | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Dryden, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,047 | 4,442 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunydutchess.edu | tc3.edu | ||
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Costs |
DCC | TC3 | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,600 | $5,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,200 | $11,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,170 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,443 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,654 | $9,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 85% |
Admission |
DCC | TC3 | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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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| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DCC | TC3 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DCC | TC3 | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $134 |
Diversity |
DCC | TC3 | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
DCC | TC3 | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
DCC | TC3 | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dutchess Community College is larger than than TC3 based on total student enrollment (7,047 students vs. 4,442 students)
DCC vs. TC3 Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DCC or TC3?
- Tompkins Cortland Community College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than DCC for in-state tuition ($5,462.00 vs. $4,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at TC3 than Dutchess Community College ($11,230.00 vs. $9,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dutchess Community College than TC3 ($8,443 vs. $10,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tompkins Cortland Community College are 17% lower than costs at Dutchess Community College ($11,252 vs. $13,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tompkins Cortland Community College than Dutchess Community College (85% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tompkins Cortland Community College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Dutchess Community College ($9,160 vs. $8,654)
Which college is harder to get into, DCC or TC3? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC3 or DCC .
DCC vs. TC3 Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DCC 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 DCC.
- Graduates from Dutchess Community College earn on average $4,000 more per year than TC3 graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,400)
- Dutchess Community College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TC3 graduates. ($9,500 vs. $13,000)
- DCC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than TC3 graduates. ($98 vs. $134)
- More DCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC3 students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/