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Herkimer County Community College TC3 GCC| Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch | Onondaga Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MVCC | OCC | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,539 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvcc.edu | sunyocc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVCC | OCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,870 | $5,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,305 | $10,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $9,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,504 | $6,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $10,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 79% |
Admission |
MVCC | OCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MVCC | OCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVCC | OCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,592 | $10,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $104 |
Diversity |
MVCC | OCC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
MVCC | OCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
MVCC | OCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Onondaga Community College is larger than than MVCC based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 5,539 students)
MVCC vs. OCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVCC or OCC?
- Onondaga Community College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than MVCC for in-state tuition ($5,190.00 vs. $4,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at OCC than Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch ($10,380.00 vs. $7,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Onondaga Community College than MVCC ($6,136 vs. $8,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Onondaga Community College are 25.6% lower than costs at Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch ($9,862 vs. $12,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch than Onondaga Community College (82% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch students is 1.4% larger than aid received Onondaga Community College ($10,561 vs. $10,417)
Which college is harder to get into, MVCC or OCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCC or MVCC .
MVCC vs. OCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVCC or OCC? 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 OCC and MVCC.
- Graduates from Onondaga Community College earn on average $1,400 more per year than MVCC graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $33,700)
- Onondaga Community College students graduate with a $1,492 lower median federal student loan debt than MVCC graduates. ($10,100 vs. $11,592)
- OCC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than MVCC graduates. ($104 vs. $119)
- More OCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVCC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/