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SCCC SUNY Adirondack Monroe Community College Finger Lakes Community College Columbia-Greene Community College MVCC BMCC| Genesee Community College | Hudson Valley Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
| Location | Batavia, NY | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,323 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | genesee.edu | hvcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,550 | $9,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,350 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,921 | $7,815 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,622 | $7,759 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 67% |
Admission |
GCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
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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 |
GCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $9,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $100 |
Diversity |
GCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
GCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GCC | Hudson Valley Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hudson Valley Community College is larger than than GCC based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 4,323 students)
GCC vs. Hudson Valley Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or Hudson Valley Community College?
- Genesee Community College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Hudson Valley Community College for in-state tuition ($4,950.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Hudson Valley Community College than Genesee Community College ($9,600.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hudson Valley Community College than GCC ($7,815 vs. $7,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Genesee Community College are 7% lower than costs at Hudson Valley Community College ($9,350 vs. $10,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Genesee Community College than Hudson Valley Community College (76% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Genesee Community College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Hudson Valley Community College ($8,622 vs. $7,759)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or Hudson Valley Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hudson Valley Community College or GCC .
GCC vs. Hudson Valley Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or Hudson Valley Community 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 Hudson Valley Community College and GCC.
- Graduates from Hudson Valley Community College earn on average $8,200 more per year than GCC graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $31,700)
- Hudson Valley Community College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than GCC graduates. ($9,750 vs. $10,500)
- Hudson Valley Community College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than GCC graduates. ($100 vs. $108)
- More Hudson Valley Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/