Suffolk CC vs Erie CC

Suffolk County Community College and Erie Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Suffolk, located in Selden, New York, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Erie, situated in Buffalo, New York, stands out with its diverse student body, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. While Suffolk's student population predominantly comprises females, Erie maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your academic journey.

	Erie Community College	Suffolk County Community College
Overview
Location	Buffalo, New York	Selden, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	55.0%	58.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$25	$40
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)
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: $15,333 Out of state: $20,380	In state: $20,258 Out of state: $25,728
Average net price	$5,271	$5,707
Tuition	In state: $5,047 Out of state: $10,094	In state: $5,470 Out of state: $10,940
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	61.0% Average amount $7,085	58.0% Average amount $5,654
Students receiving federal student loan	30.0% Average amount $3,791	14.0% Average amount $3,798
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $4,358	0.0% Average amount $4,989

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	8,140 Men 46.5% Women 53.5%	20,549 Men 44.0% Women 56.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	0.6%	0.0%
International students	0.7%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
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	New York Pennsylvania Michigan Ohio Georgia	New York North Carolina

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Social Sciences	Liberal Arts Business Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	25:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	26.2%	25.5%
Dropout rate	50.3%	45.8%
Transferred out	16.0%	13.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $60,741 Year 2: $64,245 Year 3: $67,735 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $61,764 Year 2: $39,585 Year 3: $58,921 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,827 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $48,028 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,929 Year 2: $33,382 Year 3: $47,157 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,923 Year 2: $27,765 Year 3: $38,623 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,266 Year 2: $27,548 Year 3: $36,618 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,344 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $34,389 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,799 Year 2: $26,160 Year 3: $32,719 Legal Support Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,675 Year 2: $22,920 Year 3: $30,746 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,044 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $30,399	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $75,300 Year 2: $71,686 Year 3: $82,572 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,904 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $57,299 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $49,203 Year 2: $49,918 Year 3: $53,544 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $49,657 Year 2: $45,128 Year 3: $48,208 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $47,871 Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,422 Year 2: $36,324 Year 3: $42,196 Legal Support Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $42,170 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,718 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $40,317 Legal Support Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,221 Year 2: $29,832 Year 3: $40,180 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,074 Year 2: $34,495 Year 3: $40,157

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