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Pasco-Hernando Community College South Florida Community College USF Main Campus Tallahassee Community College SCF FGCU| Hillsborough Community College | Lake Sumter State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HCC | LSCC | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,504 | 4,460 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hccfl.edu | lscc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HCC | LSCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,931 | $3,292 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,728 | $13,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,662 | $9,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,628 | $7,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $4,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
HCC | LSCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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 |
HCC | LSCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HCC | LSCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $7,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $81 |
Diversity |
HCC | LSCC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
HCC | LSCC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
HCC | LSCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hillsborough Community College is larger than than LSCC based on total student enrollment (19,504 students vs. 4,460 students)
HCC vs. LSCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HCC or LSCC?
- Lake Sumter State College is 70.5% more expensive to attend than HCC for in-state tuition ($3,292.00 vs. $1,931.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at LSCC than Hillsborough Community College ($13,276.00 vs. $7,728.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsborough Community College than LSCC ($3,628 vs. $7,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Sumter State College are 4% lower than costs at Hillsborough Community College ($9,290 vs. $9,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Sumter State College than Hillsborough Community College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hillsborough Community College students is 87% larger than aid received Lake Sumter State College ($7,537 vs. $4,030)
Which college is harder to get into, HCC or LSCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSCC or HCC .
HCC vs. LSCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HCC or LSCC? 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 LSCC and HCC.
- Graduates from Hillsborough Community College earn on average $3,100 more per year than LSCC graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $32,500)
- Lake Sumter State College students graduate with a $1,653 lower median federal student loan debt than HCC graduates. ($7,847 vs. $9,500)
- LSCC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than HCC graduates. ($81 vs. $98)
- More LSCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HCC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/