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Overview |
HCCC | SCC | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Carneys Point, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,683 | 1,111 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hccc.edu | salemcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HCCC | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,576 | $5,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,560 | $9,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,377 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,405 | $6,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 54% |
Admission |
HCCC | SCC | ||
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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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
HCCC | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HCCC | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $10,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $104 |
Diversity |
HCCC | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 20% |
Students |
HCCC | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
HCCC | SCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hudson County Community College is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (6,683 students vs. 1,111 students)
HCCC vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HCCC or SCC?
- Hudson County Community College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($7,152.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at HCCC than Salem Community College ($10,560.00 vs. $9,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hudson County Community College than SCC ($5,377 vs. $10,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem Community College are 9.2% lower than costs at Hudson County Community College ($10,000 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hudson County Community College than Salem Community College (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hudson County Community College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Salem Community College ($7,405 vs. $6,109)
Which college is harder to get into, HCCC or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or HCCC .
HCCC vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HCCC or SCC? 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 SCC and HCCC.
- Graduates from Hudson County Community College earn on average $2,300 more per year than SCC graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $30,500)
- Hudson County Community College students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than SCC graduates. ($9,000 vs. $10,125)
- HCCC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SCC graduates. ($93 vs. $104)
- More SCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HCCC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/