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Northern Virginia Community College CCBC PGCC Frederick Community College AACC Carroll Community College Maryland Baltimore City Community College HCC TU CSM| Howard Community College | Montgomery College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HCC | Montgomery College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MD | Rockville, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,177 | 17,137 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howardcc.edu | montgomerycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
HCC | Montgomery College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,408 | $3,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,728 | $11,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,045 | $15,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,789 | $8,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,848 | $7,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 59% |
Admission |
HCC | Montgomery College | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HCC | Montgomery College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HCC | Montgomery College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $9,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $100 |
Diversity |
HCC | Montgomery College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
HCC | Montgomery College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HCC | Montgomery College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montgomery College is larger than than HCC based on total student enrollment (17,137 students vs. 8,177 students)
HCC vs. Montgomery College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HCC or Montgomery College?
- Montgomery College is 30.8% more expensive to attend than HCC for in-state tuition ($8,070.00 vs. $6,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Montgomery College than Howard Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $7,728.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montgomery College than HCC ($8,276 vs. $9,789)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montgomery College are 13.9% lower than costs at Howard Community College ($15,842 vs. $18,045)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard Community College than Montgomery College (66% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montgomery College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Howard Community College ($7,344 vs. $5,848)
Which college is harder to get into, HCC or Montgomery College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montgomery College or HCC .
HCC vs. Montgomery College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HCC or Montgomery 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 Montgomery College and HCC.
- Graduates from Montgomery College earn on average $2,100 more per year than HCC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,400)
- Howard Community College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Montgomery College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $9,700)
- HCC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Montgomery College graduates. ($98 vs. $100)
- More Montgomery College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HCC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/