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Overview |
Garrett College | Montgomery College | ||
| Location | McHenry, MD | Rockville, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 579 | 17,137 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | garrettcollege.edu | montgomerycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Garrett College | Montgomery College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,772 | $3,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,920 | $11,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,760 | $15,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,668 | $8,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,910 | $7,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 59% |
Admission |
Garrett College | Montgomery 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 | 2.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Garrett College | Montgomery College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Garrett College | Montgomery College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,750 | $9,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $121 | $100 |
Diversity |
Garrett College | Montgomery College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Garrett College | Montgomery College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Garrett College | Montgomery College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montgomery College is larger than than Garrett College based on total student enrollment (17,137 students vs. 579 students)
Garrett College vs. Montgomery College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Garrett College or Montgomery College?
- Garrett College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Montgomery College for in-state tuition ($8,792.00 vs. $8,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Montgomery College than Garrett College ($11,220.00 vs. $10,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Garrett College than Montgomery College ($5,668 vs. $8,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Garrett College are 104.1% lower than costs at Montgomery College ($7,760 vs. $15,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Garrett College than Montgomery College (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montgomery College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Garrett College ($7,344 vs. $5,910)
Which college is harder to get into, Garrett College or Montgomery College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montgomery College or Garrett College .
Garrett College vs. Montgomery College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Garrett College or Montgomery 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 Montgomery College and Garrett College.
- Graduates from Montgomery College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Garrett College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $33,800)
- Montgomery College students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Garrett College graduates. ($9,700 vs. $11,750)
- Montgomery College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Garrett College graduates. ($100 vs. $121)
- More Montgomery College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Garrett College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/