Northwest Iowa Community College vs Mitchell Technical College

Northwest Iowa Community College and Mitchell Technical College, both esteemed institutions in their own right, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Northwest Iowa Community College boasts an open admissions policy, welcoming all applicants with open arms, while Mitchell Technical College employs a selective admissions process, ensuring a rigorous academic environment. Their student bodies reflect these contrasting policies, with Northwest Iowa Community College fostering a more diverse and inclusive community and Mitchell Technical College attracting a cohort driven by technical and career-oriented pursuits. While Northwest Iowa Community College excels in liberal arts and general studies, Mitchell Technical College shines in technical and trade programs, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, a testament to their commitment to student success. Delve into the comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Mitchell Technical College	Northwest Iowa Community College
Overview
Location	Mitchell, South Dakota	Sheldon, Iowa
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	67.0%
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	$16,774	In state: $20,834 Out of state: $21,134
Average net price	$12,190	$11,613
Tuition	$4,092	In state: $5,490 Out of state: $5,790
Room & board		$6,418
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	63.0% Average amount $3,830	83.0% Average amount $5,084
Students receiving federal student loan	44.0% Average amount $5,254	33.0% Average amount $4,891
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $8,685	1.0% Average amount $14,188

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,193 Men 64.5% Women 35.5%	1,716 Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	13.5%	N/A
International students	0.2%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	178
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Wyoming Iowa	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Agriculture Construction Trades Health Professions Business Engineering Technologies	Health Professions Construction Trades Liberal Arts Automotive Technology Business
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	74.6%	61.7%
Dropout rate	21.1%	27.5%
Transferred out	2.9%	8.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $48,338 Year 2: $49,667 Year 3: $62,409 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $59,378 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $51,161 Year 2: $51,169 Year 3: $55,139 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,848 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $55,134 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,937 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $51,011 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $42,671 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,787 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $41,944 Agricultural Production Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,181 Year 2: $35,274 Year 3: $40,124 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,772 Year 3: $34,096 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,229 Year 2: $27,874 Year 3: $31,383	Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $59,941 Year 2: $66,756 Year 3: $79,665 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,305 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $65,804 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $50,136 Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: $52,233 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,353 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $46,859 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,870 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $32,043 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: N/A Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,591 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A

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