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Northern Virginia Community College HCC AACC Frederick Community College CSM Maryland TU HCC CCBC| Montgomery College | Prince George's Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montgomery College | PGCC | ||
| Location | Rockville, MD | Largo, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,137 | 10,244 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montgomerycollege.edu | pgcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montgomery College | PGCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,960 | $2,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $7,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,842 | $17,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,276 | $14,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,344 | $5,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 82% |
Admission |
Montgomery College | PGCC | ||
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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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Montgomery College | PGCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montgomery College | PGCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,700 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $100 | $82 |
Diversity |
Montgomery College | PGCC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Montgomery College | PGCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Montgomery College | PGCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montgomery College is larger than than PGCC based on total student enrollment (17,137 students vs. 10,244 students)
Montgomery College vs. PGCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montgomery College or PGCC?
- Montgomery College is 60.9% more expensive to attend than PGCC for in-state tuition ($8,070.00 vs. $5,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Montgomery College than Prince George's Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $7,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montgomery College than PGCC ($8,276 vs. $14,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montgomery College are 12.9% lower than costs at Prince George's Community College ($15,842 vs. $17,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prince George's Community College than Montgomery College (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montgomery College students is 33.3% larger than aid received Prince George's Community College ($7,344 vs. $5,509)
Which college is harder to get into, Montgomery College or PGCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PGCC or Montgomery College .
Montgomery College vs. PGCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montgomery College or PGCC? 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 PGCC and Montgomery College.
- Graduates from Montgomery College earn on average $2,000 more per year than PGCC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,500)
- Prince George's Community College students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Montgomery College graduates. ($8,000 vs. $9,700)
- PGCC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Montgomery College graduates. ($82 vs. $100)
- More Montgomery College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PGCC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/