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Quinsigamond Community College Holyoke Community College MassBay Community College BHCC| Mount Wachusett Community College | Springfield Technical Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWCC | STCC | ||
| Location | Gardner, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,868 | 3,945 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwcc.edu | stcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWCC | STCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $600 | $600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,520 | $5,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,889 | $9,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,716 | $4,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
MWCC | STCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Sep 11, 2024 |
Academics |
MWCC | STCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWCC | STCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,225 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $56 |
Diversity |
MWCC | STCC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MWCC | STCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MWCC | STCC | ||
| 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
- Springfield Technical Community College is larger than than MWCC based on total student enrollment (3,945 students vs. 2,868 students)
MWCC vs. STCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWCC or STCC?
- Mount Wachusett Community College and STCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($600.00 vs. $600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at STCC than Mount Wachusett Community College ($5,808.00 vs. $5,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Wachusett Community College than STCC ($7,889 vs. $9,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Wachusett Community College are 19% lower than costs at Springfield Technical Community College ($9,300 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield Technical Community College than Mount Wachusett Community College (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Wachusett Community College students is 61.2% larger than aid received Springfield Technical Community College ($7,716 vs. $4,786)
Which college is harder to get into, MWCC or STCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between STCC or MWCC .
MWCC vs. STCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWCC or STCC? 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 STCC and MWCC.
- Graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College earn on average $1,000 more per year than STCC graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $34,200)
- Springfield Technical Community College students graduate with a $2,725 lower median federal student loan debt than MWCC graduates. ($5,500 vs. $8,225)
- STCC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MWCC graduates. ($56 vs. $85)
- More MWCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former STCC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/