Iowa Lakes Community College vs Indian Hills College

Iowa Lakes Community College and Indian Hills Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students in Iowa. While they share a commitment to academic excellence, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student preferences and aspirations. Iowa Lakes boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Indian Hills maintains a slightly more selective admissions process. In terms of student demographics, Iowa Lakes enrolls a larger proportion of female students, whereas Indian Hills has a more balanced gender ratio. Regarding academic offerings, Iowa Lakes excels in programs like Liberal Arts and Humanities, while Indian Hills shines in fields such as Business, Management, and Marketing. With varying graduation rates, each college fosters a unique learning environment, shaping students' paths toward success. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Indian Hills Community College	Iowa Lakes Community College
Overview
Location	Ottumwa, Iowa	Estherville, Iowa
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Non Traditional	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	51.0%
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: $18,972 Out of state: $20,412	In state: $24,391 Out of state: $24,743
Average net price	$7,337	$12,294
Tuition	In state: $4,560 Out of state: $6,000	In state: $6,112 Out of state: $6,464
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,520 Meal plan: $3,645	Room/dormitory: $3,050 Meal plan: $4,650
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,237	85.0% Average amount $5,699
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $4,294	39.0% Average amount $4,747
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $7,302	3.0% Average amount $9,963

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,385 Men 46.7% Women 53.3%	1,803 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	1.5%	26.0%
International students	2.8%	3.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	619	507
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Iowa Missouri Illinois Nebraska South Carolina	Iowa Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota Puerto Rico

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Engineering Technologies Precision Production Automotive Technology	Liberal Arts Health Professions Agriculture Business Automotive Technology
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.9%	50.0%
Dropout rate	42.2%	33.7%
Transferred out	14.6%	11.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,930 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,083 Computer Programming (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,639 Year 2: $54,035 Year 3: $58,651 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $51,324 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $47,579 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,146 Year 2: $47,513 Year 3: $45,197 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $42,724 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,630 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $41,847 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,830 Year 2: $39,663 Year 3: $41,117 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $37,499 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,135 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,766 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,416 Year 2: $28,357 Year 3: $31,761	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $41,975 Year 2: $46,869 Year 3: $51,637 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $20,087 Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: $31,128 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $26,078 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A

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