CCC-Grand Island vs Gateway Tech

Central Community College and Gateway Technical College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking a transformative learning experience. Central Community College, with its open admissions policy, welcomes a broader range of students, while Gateway Technical College's selective admissions process ensures a more competitive academic environment. Central Community College boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students with varying academic backgrounds. In terms of student body demographics, Central Community College hosts a larger and more diverse student population, while Gateway Technical College fosters a smaller, more intimate learning community. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Central Community College	Gateway Technical College
Overview
Location	Grand Island, Nebraska	Kenosha, Wisconsin
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Midsize
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	67.0%
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: $14,110 Out of state: $15,490	In state: $18,232 Out of state: $20,347
Average net price	$9,378	$7,378
Tuition	In state: $2,760 Out of state: $4,140	In state: $4,230 Out of state: $6,345
Room & board	$7,566
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	78.0% Average amount $4,235	58.0% Average amount $5,231
Students receiving federal student loan	25.0% Average amount $4,108	51.0% Average amount $3,972
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $7,700

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,309 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%	9,311 Men 48.3% Women 51.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	3.0%	3.8%
International students	N/A	0.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	553	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Nebraska Kansas Texas Arkansas California	Wisconsin Illinois Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Automotive Technology Health Professions Business Precision Production Liberal Arts	Health Professions Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Precision Production Automotive Technology
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	7:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.3%	38.8%
Dropout rate	36.2%	54.6%
Transferred out	15.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,297 Year 2: $54,574 Year 3: $54,710 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,281 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,609 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $43,362 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,297 Year 2: $39,585 Year 3: $40,013 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,171 Year 2: $37,088 Year 3: $40,003 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,821 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $39,714 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,954 Year 3: $38,225 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,019 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $37,566 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $40,775 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $36,397 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,528 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $34,121	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,839 Year 2: $57,705 Year 3: $61,211 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $40,896 Year 3: $43,704 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,360 Year 2: $42,712 Year 3: $42,951 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,260 Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: $41,497 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,384 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $40,944 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,217 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $38,581 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,574 Year 2: $31,915 Year 3: $37,337 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $37,799 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $35,695 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,059 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $34,373 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,480 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $31,110

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