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Monroe Community College Finger Lakes Community College MVCC BMCC| Fulton Montgomery Community College | Genesee Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FM | GCC | ||
| Location | Johnstown, NY | Batavia, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,761 | 4,288 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmcc.edu | genesee.edu | ||
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Costs |
FM | GCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,376 | $5,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,976 | $5,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,267 | $7,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,087 | $7,915 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
FM | GCC | ||
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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 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
FM | GCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FM | GCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $108 |
Diversity |
FM | GCC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
FM | GCC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FM | GCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Genesee Community College is larger than than FM based on total student enrollment (4,288 students vs. 1,761 students)
FM vs. GCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FM or GCC?
- Fulton Montgomery Community College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than GCC for in-state tuition ($5,376.00 vs. $5,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at FM than Genesee Community College ($5,976.00 vs. $5,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fulton Montgomery Community College than GCC ($7,267 vs. $7,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Genesee Community College are 17% lower than costs at Fulton Montgomery Community College ($9,400 vs. $10,994)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fulton Montgomery Community College than Genesee Community College (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Genesee Community College students is 55.6% larger than aid received Fulton Montgomery Community College ($7,915 vs. $5,087)
Which college is harder to get into, FM or GCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCC or FM .
FM vs. GCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FM or GCC? 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 GCC and FM.
- Graduates from Fulton Montgomery Community College earn on average $3,000 more per year than GCC graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $31,700)
- Genesee Community College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FM graduates. ($10,500 vs. $12,000)
- GCC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than FM graduates. ($108 vs. $124)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FM students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/