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BHCC BCC Middlesex Community College Massasoit Community College Quincy College Roxbury Community College MWCC Quinsigamond Community College| Massachusetts Bay Community College | Community College of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MassBay Community College | CCRI | ||
| Location | Wellesley Hills, MA | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,497 | 12,263 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massbay.edu | ccri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MassBay Community College | CCRI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $576 | $4,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,520 | $13,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,872 | $5,570 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
MassBay Community College | CCRI | ||
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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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MassBay Community College | CCRI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MassBay Community College | CCRI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,697 | $9,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $94 |
Diversity |
MassBay Community College | CCRI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
MassBay Community College | CCRI | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MassBay Community College | CCRI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Community College of Rhode Island is larger than than MassBay Community College based on total student enrollment (12,263 students vs. 3,497 students)
MassBay Community College vs. CCRI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MassBay Community College or CCRI?
- Community College of Rhode Island is 702.8% more expensive to attend than MassBay Community College for in-state tuition ($4,624.00 vs. $576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.1% higher at CCRI than Massachusetts Bay Community College ($13,086.00 vs. $5,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Community College of Rhode Island than MassBay Community College ($5,570 vs. $6,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Bay Community College are 18.5% lower than costs at Community College of Rhode Island ($10,800 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Community College of Rhode Island than Massachusetts Bay Community College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Community College of Rhode Island students is 11.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts Bay Community College ($7,011 vs. $6,301)
Which college is harder to get into, MassBay Community College or CCRI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCRI or MassBay Community College .
MassBay Community College vs. CCRI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MassBay Community College or CCRI? 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 CCRI and MassBay Community College.
- Graduates from Massachusetts Bay Community College earn on average $11,100 more per year than CCRI graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $33,000)
- Massachusetts Bay Community College students graduate with a $2,428 lower median federal student loan debt than CCRI graduates. ($6,697 vs. $9,125)
- MassBay Community College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CCRI graduates. ($69 vs. $94)
- More MassBay Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCRI students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/