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SCCC SUNY Orange SUNY Adirondack SUNY Westchester Community College Bergen Community College DCC Columbia-Greene Community College| Hudson Valley Community College | Rockland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hudson Valley Community College | Rockland Community College | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Suffern, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,140 | 5,472 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hvcc.edu | sunyrockland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hudson Valley Community College | Rockland Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $5,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,600 | $10,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $12,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,815 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,759 | $6,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 59% |
Admission |
Hudson Valley Community College | Rockland 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 |
Hudson Valley Community College | Rockland Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hudson Valley Community College | Rockland Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,750 | $8,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $100 | $91 |
Diversity |
Hudson Valley Community College | Rockland Community College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Hudson Valley Community College | Rockland Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hudson Valley Community College | Rockland Community 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
- Hudson Valley Community College is larger than than Rockland Community College based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 5,472 students)
Hudson Valley Community College vs. Rockland Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hudson Valley Community College or Rockland Community College?
- Rockland Community College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Hudson Valley Community College for in-state tuition ($5,212.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Rockland Community College than Hudson Valley Community College ($10,424.00 vs. $9,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hudson Valley Community College than Rockland Community College ($7,815 vs. $11,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hudson Valley Community College are 21.8% lower than costs at Rockland Community College ($10,000 vs. $12,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hudson Valley Community College than Rockland Community College (67% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hudson Valley Community College students is 26.1% larger than aid received Rockland Community College ($7,759 vs. $6,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Hudson Valley Community College or Rockland Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockland Community College or Hudson Valley Community College .
Hudson Valley Community College vs. Rockland Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hudson Valley Community College or Rockland 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 Rockland Community College and Hudson Valley Community College.
- Graduates from Rockland Community College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Hudson Valley Community College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $39,900)
- Rockland Community College students graduate with a $911 lower median federal student loan debt than Hudson Valley Community College graduates. ($8,839 vs. $9,750)
- Rockland Community College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Hudson Valley Community College graduates. ($91 vs. $100)
- More Hudson Valley Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockland Community College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/