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Overview |
Hudson Valley Community College | SCCC | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,140 | 3,657 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hvcc.edu | sunysccc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hudson Valley Community College | SCCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $4,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,600 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $8,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,815 | $5,026 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,759 | $10,427 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 83% |
Admission |
Hudson Valley Community College | SCCC | ||
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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 |
Hudson Valley Community College | SCCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hudson Valley Community College | SCCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,750 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $100 | $113 |
Diversity |
Hudson Valley Community College | SCCC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hudson Valley Community College | SCCC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hudson Valley Community College | SCCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hudson Valley Community College is larger than than SCCC based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 3,657 students)
Hudson Valley Community College vs. SCCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hudson Valley Community College or SCCC?
- Hudson Valley Community College is 2% more expensive to attend than SCCC for in-state tuition ($4,800.00 vs. $4,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Hudson Valley Community College than Schenectady County Community College ($9,600.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Schenectady County Community College than Hudson Valley Community College ($5,026 vs. $7,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Schenectady County Community College are 15.1% lower than costs at Hudson Valley Community College ($8,690 vs. $10,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Schenectady County Community College than Hudson Valley Community College (83% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Schenectady County Community College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Hudson Valley Community College ($10,427 vs. $7,759)
Which college is harder to get into, Hudson Valley Community College or SCCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCCC or Hudson Valley Community College .
Hudson Valley Community College vs. SCCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hudson Valley Community College 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 Hudson Valley Community College.
- Graduates from Hudson Valley Community College earn on average $6,300 more per year than SCCC graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,600)
- Hudson Valley Community College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCCC graduates. ($9,750 vs. $11,000)
- Hudson Valley Community College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SCCC graduates. ($100 vs. $113)
- More Hudson Valley Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCCC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/