Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) vs Johnston Community College

Cape Fear Community College and Johnston Community College, both esteemed institutions in North Carolina, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking higher education. While they share a commitment to academic excellence, they also possess unique characteristics that set them apart. Cape Fear, located in Wilmington, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. Johnston, situated in Smithfield, offers a wider range of popular majors, including programs in health professions and public safety. Additionally, the student body demographics vary, with Cape Fear having a slightly larger population and a higher percentage of female students. As for graduation rates, Johnston holds a slight edge over Cape Fear. To help you make an informed decision about your educational journey, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more. Explore the table to discover which college aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Cape Fear Community College	Johnston Community College
Overview
Location	Wilmington, North Carolina	Smithfield, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	56.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
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	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: $18,006 Out of state: $24,150	In state: $19,065 Out of state: $25,209
Average net price	$8,266	$6,430
Tuition	In state: $2,432 Out of state: $8,576	In state: $2,432 Out of state: $8,576
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	55.0% Average amount $7,149	48.0% Average amount $6,255
Students receiving federal student loan	7.0% Average amount $6,485	0.0% Average amount $0
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $2,800	2.0% Average amount $6,929

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	13,059 Men 47.7% Women 52.3%	4,059 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	2.9%	N/A
International students	0.3%	0.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Fringe
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	North Carolina New Jersey Florida Pennsylvania New York	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Construction Trades Automotive Technology Engineering Technologies	Liberal Arts Health Professions Computer and Information Science Automotive Technology Business
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	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	26.6%	43.5%
Dropout rate	7.6%	33.6%
Transferred out	65.0%	16.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $72,899 Year 3: $84,357 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,686 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $58,284 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,927 Year 3: $46,071 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $49,484 Year 2: $41,406 Year 3: $43,952 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $36,148 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,222 Year 3: $27,607 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,625 Year 2: $22,874 Year 3: $25,169 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,087 Year 3: $19,544 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $43,874 Year 2: $39,648 Year 3: N/A Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $58,527 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $54,121 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,201 Year 2: $49,597 Year 3: $52,904 Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $38,853 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,444 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $35,128 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,151 Year 2: $27,222 Year 3: $30,399 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,250 Year 3: $28,919 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,097 Year 2: $16,834 Year 3: $24,573 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $23,657 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: N/A Legal Support Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,295 Year 3: N/A

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