| GC vs. HCC |
#16 in Maryland Community Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Maryland Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,352 Maryland Residents $11,368 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,390 Maryland Residents $8,190 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$6,479 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$2,892 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller579 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger3,504 |
| Smaller49 | Online Student Population | Larger927 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower32% | Graduate Rate | Higher34% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Lower55% | Retention Rate | Higher62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 172) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,000) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 41 | Number of faculties | 186 |
| Higher$65,328 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,130 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.