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Overview |
Hutchinson Community College | Independence Community College | ||
| Location | Hutchinson, KS | Independence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hutchcc.edu | indycc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hutchinson Community College | Independence Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,550 | $1,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,780 | $2,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,550 | $6,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,491 | $7,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,505 | $5,687 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Hutchinson Community College | Independence Community 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 | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Hutchinson Community College | Independence Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hutchinson Community College | Independence Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,307 | $5,197 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $53 |
Diversity |
Hutchinson Community College | Independence Community College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hutchinson Community College | Independence Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hutchinson Community College | Independence Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hutchinson Community College is larger than than Independence Community College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 809 students)
Hutchinson Community College vs. Independence Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hutchinson Community College or Independence Community College?
- Hutchinson Community College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Independence Community College for in-state tuition ($2,850.00 vs. $2,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Hutchinson Community College than Independence Community College ($3,780.00 vs. $2,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hutchinson Community College than Independence Community College ($6,491 vs. $7,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Independence Community College are 7.4% lower than costs at Hutchinson Community College ($6,100 vs. $6,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Independence Community College than Hutchinson Community College (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Independence Community College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Hutchinson Community College ($5,687 vs. $5,505)
Which college is harder to get into, Hutchinson Community College or Independence Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Independence Community College or Hutchinson Community College .
Hutchinson Community College vs. Independence Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hutchinson Community College or Independence 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 Independence Community College and Hutchinson Community College.
- Graduates from Hutchinson Community College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Independence Community College graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $29,300)
- Independence Community College students graduate with a $4,110 lower median federal student loan debt than Hutchinson Community College graduates. ($5,197 vs. $9,307)
- Independence Community College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Hutchinson Community College graduates. ($53 vs. $96)
- More Hutchinson Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Independence Community College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/