Essex vs. Pennco Tech-Blackwood
Both Essex County College and Pennco Tech-Blackwood are 2-4 years schools located in New Jersey. The following statements compare Essex County College and Pennco Tech-Blackwood with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Pennco Tech-Blackwood's tuition ($18,750) is more expensive than Essex ($9,318).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.
- Essex (6,790 students) is larger than Pennco Tech-Blackwood (996 students) with more enrolled students.
- Pennco Tech-Blackwood ($4,816) has higher amount of financial aid than Essex ($4,795).
- Pennco Tech-Blackwood's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Essex (21%).

Essex County College
Public, 2-4 years • Newark, NJ Best Community Colleges in NJ, #NJ in New Jersey more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$9,318
Financial Aid
$4,795
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,790 (All undergraduate)
900 Online Students
Graduation Rate
21% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
58% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
83 Faculties (full-time)
368 Staffs (full-time)
$67,896 Faculty Salary
$58,572 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$18,750
Financial Aid
$4,816
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Electrician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Electrician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Enrollment
996 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
29 Faculties (full-time)
80 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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