Horry-Georgetown Tech vs Technical College of the Lowcountry

When it comes to choosing the right technical college, Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Technical College of the Lowcountry stand out as top contenders. With acceptance rates of 100% and 99% respectively, both institutions welcome students with open arms. While Horry-Georgetown Technical College boasts a larger student body, Technical College of the Lowcountry offers a more diverse student population. As you explore the comparison table below, you'll discover further distinctions in popular majors, graduation rates, and more. Whether you're seeking a career-focused education in healthcare, business, or industrial technology, this side-by-side analysis will help you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and aspirations.

	Horry-Georgetown Technical College	Technical College of the Lowcountry
Overview
Location	Conway, South Carolina	Beaufort, South Carolina
Campus setting	City: Small	Town: Distant
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	43.0%	42.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $19,296 Out of state: $22,560	In state: $18,450 Out of state: $23,730
Average net price	$5,407	$7,999
Tuition	In state: $5,088 Out of state: $8,352	In state: $5,400 Out of state: $10,680
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	84.0% Average amount $6,545	93.0% Average amount $6,364
Students receiving federal student loan	32.0% Average amount $4,848	6.0% Average amount $6,712
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $11,396	1.0% Average amount $3,280

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,416 Men 35.4% Women 64.6%	2,046 Men 29.0% Women 71.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	5.0%
International students	0.2%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	South Carolina Georgia New York Florida Hawaii

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Culinary and Personal Services Construction Trades	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	27.7%	12.1%
Dropout rate	52.6%	48.4%
Transferred out	11.4%	25.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,004 Year 2: $52,897 Year 3: $55,714 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,086 Year 2: $45,048 Year 3: $45,682 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $33,168 Year 2: $38,018 Year 3: $43,380 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,813 Year 2: $42,309 Year 3: $41,383 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $39,909 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $37,236 Data Processing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,338 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $35,816 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,803 Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $32,385 Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $19,994 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $31,243 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $35,389 Year 2: $27,222 Year 3: $30,607 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,412 Year 2: $24,615 Year 3: $28,447	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $54,017 Year 2: $52,822 Year 3: $60,759 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,504 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $46,680 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $40,551 Year 3: $40,817 Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $34,136 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,562 Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: $25,423 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $19,455 Year 3: $21,616 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: N/A Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: N/A

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