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TNCC College of the Albemarle Old Dominion| Rappahannock Community College | Tidewater Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RCC | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Location | Glenns, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,591 | 16,195 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rappahannock.edu | tcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
RCC | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,620 | $4,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,918 | $9,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,200 | $11,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,508 | $8,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,379 | $6,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
RCC | 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 |
RCC | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RCC | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
RCC | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
RCC | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
RCC | Tidewater Community College | ||
| 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
- Tidewater Community College is larger than than RCC based on total student enrollment (16,195 students vs. 2,591 students)
RCC vs. Tidewater Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RCC or Tidewater Community College?
- Tidewater Community College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than RCC for in-state tuition ($4,680.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Tidewater Community College than Rappahannock Community College ($9,978.00 vs. $9,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rappahannock Community College than Tidewater Community College ($7,508 vs. $8,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rappahannock Community College are 60.5% lower than costs at Tidewater Community College ($7,200 vs. $11,558)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rappahannock Community College as Tidewater Community College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tidewater Community College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Rappahannock Community College ($6,247 vs. $4,379)
Which college is harder to get into, RCC 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 RCC .
RCC vs. Tidewater Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RCC 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 RCC.
- Graduates from Tidewater Community College earn on average $5,300 more per year than RCC graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $29,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/