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Corning Community College OCC Broome Community College| Fulton Montgomery Community College | Tompkins Cortland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FM | TC3 | ||
| Location | Johnstown, NY | Dryden, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,812 | 4,442 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmcc.edu | tc3.edu | ||
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Costs |
FM | TC3 | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,184 | $5,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,184 | $11,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,330 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,932 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,790 | $9,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
FM | 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 | Sep 10, 2024 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FM | TC3 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FM | TC3 | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $134 |
Diversity |
FM | TC3 | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
FM | TC3 | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FM | TC3 | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tompkins Cortland Community College is larger than than FM based on total student enrollment (4,442 students vs. 1,812 students)
FM vs. TC3 Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FM or TC3?
- Tompkins Cortland Community College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than FM for in-state tuition ($5,462.00 vs. $5,184.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.6% higher at TC3 than Fulton Montgomery Community College ($11,230.00 vs. $5,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fulton Montgomery Community College than TC3 ($7,932 vs. $10,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tompkins Cortland Community College are 9.6% lower than costs at Fulton Montgomery Community College ($11,252 vs. $12,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fulton Montgomery Community College than Tompkins Cortland Community College (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tompkins Cortland Community College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Fulton Montgomery Community College ($9,160 vs. $8,790)
Which college is harder to get into, FM or TC3? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC3 or FM .
FM vs. TC3 Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FM 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 FM.
- Graduates from Fulton Montgomery Community College earn on average $1,300 more per year than TC3 graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $33,400)
- Fulton Montgomery Community College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC3 graduates. ($12,000 vs. $13,000)
- FM graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than TC3 graduates. ($124 vs. $134)
- More TC3 graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FM students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/