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AACC Montgomery College HCC Northern Virginia Community College CSM Allegany College of Maryland Frostburg State University CCBC| Garrett College | Prince George's Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Garrett College | PGCC | ||
| Location | McHenry, MD | Largo, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 579 | 10,244 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | garrettcollege.edu | pgcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Garrett College | PGCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,772 | $2,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,920 | $7,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,760 | $17,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,668 | $14,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,910 | $5,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Garrett 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 | 2.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Garrett College | PGCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Garrett College | PGCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,750 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $121 | $82 |
Diversity |
Garrett College | PGCC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Garrett College | PGCC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Garrett College | PGCC | ||
| 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
- Prince George's Community College is larger than than Garrett College based on total student enrollment (10,244 students vs. 579 students)
Garrett College vs. PGCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Garrett College or PGCC?
- Garrett College is 75.3% more expensive to attend than PGCC for in-state tuition ($8,792.00 vs. $5,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Garrett College than Prince George's Community College ($10,920.00 vs. $7,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Garrett College than PGCC ($5,668 vs. $14,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Garrett College are 130.5% lower than costs at Prince George's Community College ($7,760 vs. $17,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Garrett College than Prince George's Community College (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Garrett College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Prince George's Community College ($5,910 vs. $5,509)
Which college is harder to get into, Garrett College or PGCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PGCC or Garrett College .
Garrett College vs. PGCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Garrett 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 Garrett College.
- Graduates from Prince George's Community College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Garrett College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $33,800)
- Prince George's Community College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Garrett College graduates. ($8,000 vs. $11,750)
- PGCC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Garrett College graduates. ($82 vs. $121)
- More Garrett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PGCC students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/