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TNCC College of the Albemarle Old Dominion| New River Community College | Tidewater Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New River Community College | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Location | Dublin, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,980 | 16,195 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nr.edu | tcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
New River Community College | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,620 | $4,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,918 | $9,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $11,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,219 | $8,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,399 | $6,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
New River Community College | Tidewater 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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
New River Community College | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New River Community College | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $98 |
Diversity |
New River Community College | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
New River Community College | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
New River Community College | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tidewater Community College is larger than than New River Community College based on total student enrollment (16,195 students vs. 3,980 students)
New River Community College vs. Tidewater Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New River Community College or Tidewater Community College?
- Tidewater Community College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than New River Community College for in-state tuition ($4,680.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Tidewater Community College than New River Community College ($9,978.00 vs. $9,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New River Community College than Tidewater Community College ($8,219 vs. $8,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New River Community College are 92.6% lower than costs at Tidewater Community College ($6,000 vs. $11,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tidewater Community College than New River Community College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tidewater Community College students is 15.7% larger than aid received New River Community College ($6,247 vs. $5,399)
Which college is harder to get into, New River Community College or Tidewater Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tidewater Community College or New River Community College .
New River Community College vs. Tidewater Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New River Community College or Tidewater 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 Tidewater Community College and New River Community College.
- Graduates from Tidewater Community College earn on average $900 more per year than New River Community College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $33,400)
- New River Community College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tidewater Community College graduates. ($8,000 vs. $9,500)
- New River Community College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Tidewater Community College graduates. ($82 vs. $98)
- More New River Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tidewater Community College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/