DuPage CC vs Normandale

College of DuPage and Normandale Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking a solid foundation for their academic and professional pursuits. While they share a commitment to providing quality education, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student needs and preferences. College of DuPage boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to embark on their educational journey. Normandale Community College, on the other hand, offers a wider range of popular majors, including in-demand fields like nursing and business. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to make an informed decision that aligns with your unique aspirations and goals.

	College of DuPage	Normandale Community College
Overview
Location	Glen Ellyn, Illinois	Bloomington, Minnesota
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	57.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$20
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: $27,574 Out of state: $29,674	$22,055
Average net price	$5,440	$12,354
Tuition	In state: $8,850 Out of state: $10,950	$5,232
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	52.0% Average amount $7,545	91.0% Average amount $4,439
Students receiving federal student loan	19.0% Average amount $4,611	18.0% Average amount $5,595
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $2,120	0.0% Average amount $13,666

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	20,849 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%	8,842 Men 42.0% Women 58.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.2%	N/A
International students	1.1%	1.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
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	Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Georgia	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Multidisciplinary Studies Computer and Information Science	Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science Education Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	19:1	24:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	21.6%	24.5%
Dropout rate	32.7%	37.4%
Transferred out	29.8%	26.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,970 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $32,057	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,508 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $62,435 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $61,308 Year 2: $48,849 Year 3: $53,564 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,714 Year 2: $39,909 Year 3: $52,746 Marketing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $45,892 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,420 Year 3: $42,440 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,185 Year 2: $32,057 Year 3: $36,999 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,576 Year 2: $34,526 Year 3: $34,722 Computer Science (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,969 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Engineering, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A

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