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AACC Montgomery College HCC Northern Virginia Community College HCC CSM Carroll Community College CCBC| Frederick Community College | Prince George's Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Frederick Community College | PGCC | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Largo, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,811 | 10,244 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frederick.edu | pgcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frederick Community College | PGCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,096 | $2,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,168 | $7,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,100 | $17,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,640 | $14,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,884 | $5,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 82% |
Admission |
Frederick Community College | PGCC | ||
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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 |
Frederick Community College | PGCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frederick Community College | PGCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,400 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $82 |
Diversity |
Frederick Community College | PGCC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Frederick Community College | PGCC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Frederick Community College | PGCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prince George's Community College is larger than than Frederick Community College based on total student enrollment (10,244 students vs. 5,811 students)
Frederick Community College vs. PGCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frederick Community College or PGCC?
- Frederick Community College is 34.9% more expensive to attend than PGCC for in-state tuition ($6,768.00 vs. $5,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Frederick Community College than Prince George's Community College ($9,168.00 vs. $7,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frederick Community College than PGCC ($3,640 vs. $14,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frederick Community College are 120.9% lower than costs at Prince George's Community College ($8,100 vs. $17,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prince George's Community College than Frederick Community College (82% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prince George's Community College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Frederick Community College ($5,509 vs. $4,884)
Which college is harder to get into, Frederick Community College or PGCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PGCC or Frederick Community College .
Frederick Community College vs. PGCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frederick Community College or PGCC? 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 PGCC and Frederick Community College.
- Graduates from Prince George's Community College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Frederick Community College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,400)
- Prince George's Community College students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than Frederick Community College graduates. ($8,000 vs. $8,400)
- PGCC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Frederick Community College graduates. ($82 vs. $86)
- More Frederick Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PGCC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/