Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Monroe Community College Finger Lakes Community College TC3 MVCC BMCC| Genesee Community College | Onondaga Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
GCC | OCC | ||
| Location | Batavia, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,288 | 8,112 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | genesee.edu | sunyocc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
GCC | OCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,150 | $5,290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,750 | $10,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $11,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,519 | $6,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,915 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 79% |
Admission |
GCC | OCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
GCC | OCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
GCC | OCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $10,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $104 |
Diversity |
GCC | OCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
GCC | OCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GCC | OCC | ||
| 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
- Onondaga Community College is larger than than GCC based on total student enrollment (8,112 students vs. 4,288 students)
GCC vs. OCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or OCC?
- Onondaga Community College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than GCC for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $5,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at OCC than Genesee Community College ($10,580.00 vs. $5,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Onondaga Community College than GCC ($6,299 vs. $7,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Genesee Community College are 19.8% lower than costs at Onondaga Community College ($9,400 vs. $11,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Onondaga Community College than Genesee Community College (79% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Genesee Community College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Onondaga Community College ($7,915 vs. $7,822)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or OCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCC or GCC .
GCC vs. OCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or OCC? 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 OCC and GCC.
- Graduates from Onondaga Community College earn on average $3,400 more per year than GCC graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $31,700)
- Onondaga Community College students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than GCC graduates. ($10,100 vs. $10,500)
- OCC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than GCC graduates. ($104 vs. $108)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/