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SCCC SUNY Adirondack Corning Community College OCC Broome Community College Columbia-Greene Community College| Hudson Valley Community College | Tompkins Cortland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hudson Valley Community College | TC3 | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Dryden, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,140 | 4,442 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hvcc.edu | tc3.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hudson Valley Community College | TC3 | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $5,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,600 | $11,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,815 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,759 | $9,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 85% |
Admission |
Hudson Valley Community College | TC3 | ||
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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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hudson Valley Community College | TC3 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hudson Valley Community College | TC3 | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,750 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $100 | $134 |
Diversity |
Hudson Valley Community College | TC3 | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hudson Valley Community College | TC3 | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Hudson Valley Community College | TC3 | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hudson Valley Community College is larger than than TC3 based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 4,442 students)
Hudson Valley Community College vs. TC3 Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hudson Valley Community College or TC3?
- Tompkins Cortland Community College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Hudson Valley Community College for in-state tuition ($5,462.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at TC3 than Hudson Valley Community College ($11,230.00 vs. $9,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hudson Valley Community College than TC3 ($7,815 vs. $10,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hudson Valley Community College are 12.5% lower than costs at Tompkins Cortland Community College ($10,000 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tompkins Cortland Community College than Hudson Valley Community College (85% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tompkins Cortland Community College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Hudson Valley Community College ($9,160 vs. $7,759)
Which college is harder to get into, Hudson Valley Community College or TC3? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC3 or Hudson Valley Community College .
Hudson Valley Community College vs. TC3 Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hudson Valley Community College or TC3? 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 TC3 and Hudson Valley Community College.
- Graduates from Hudson Valley Community College earn on average $6,500 more per year than TC3 graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,400)
- Hudson Valley Community College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TC3 graduates. ($9,750 vs. $13,000)
- Hudson Valley Community College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than TC3 graduates. ($100 vs. $134)
- More Hudson Valley Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC3 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/