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Hudson Valley Community College Monroe Community College Finger Lakes Community College MVCC BMCC| Genesee Community College | Schenectady County Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCC | SCCC | ||
| Location | Batavia, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,323 | 3,657 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | genesee.edu | sunysccc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | SCCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $4,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,550 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,350 | $8,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,921 | $5,026 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,622 | $10,427 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 83% |
Admission |
GCC | SCCC | ||
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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 | SCCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | SCCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $113 |
Diversity |
GCC | SCCC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
GCC | SCCC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GCC | SCCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Genesee Community College is larger than than SCCC based on total student enrollment (4,323 students vs. 3,657 students)
GCC vs. SCCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or SCCC?
- Genesee Community College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than SCCC for in-state tuition ($4,950.00 vs. $4,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at SCCC than Genesee Community College ($9,408.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Schenectady County Community College than GCC ($5,026 vs. $7,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Schenectady County Community College are 7.6% lower than costs at Genesee Community College ($8,690 vs. $9,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Schenectady County Community College than Genesee Community College (83% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Schenectady County Community College students is 20.9% larger than aid received Genesee Community College ($10,427 vs. $8,622)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or SCCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCCC or GCC .
GCC vs. SCCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or SCCC? 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 SCCC and GCC.
- Graduates from Schenectady County Community College earn on average $1,900 more per year than GCC graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $31,700)
- Genesee Community College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCCC graduates. ($10,500 vs. $11,000)
- GCC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SCCC graduates. ($108 vs. $113)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCCC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/