Essex vs. HCCC
Both Essex County College and Hudson County Community College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in New Jersey. The following statements compare Essex County College and Hudson County Community College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- HCCC's tuition ($12,280) is more expensive than Essex ($9,318).
- HCCC's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Essex (24 to 1).
- HCCC (7,229 students) is larger than Essex (6,790 students) with more enrolled students.
- HCCC ($5,018) has higher amount of financial aid than Essex ($4,795).
- HCCC's graduation rate (23%) 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

Hudson County Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Jersey City, NJ Best Community Colleges in NJ, #NJ in New Jersey more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$8,740 In-State
$12,280 out-of-state
$12,280 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,018
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
7,229 (All undergraduate)
2,221 Online Students
Graduation Rate
23% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
102 Faculties (full-time)
382 Staffs (full-time)
$62,239 Faculty Salary
$65,781 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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