Odessa College vs College of the Mainland

Odessa College and College of the Mainland, both esteemed community colleges in Texas, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking higher education. While they share similarities in providing quality instruction and support services, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student needs and preferences. This side-by-side comparison delves into the unique aspects of each institution, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. By exploring these key differences, prospective students can make informed decisions about which college aligns best with their academic goals and personal aspirations.

	College of the Mainland	Odessa College
Overview
Location	Texas City, Texas	Odessa, Texas
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate		58.0%
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: $13,211 Out of state: $14,111	In state: $18,497 Out of state: $19,394
Average net price	$3,685	$7,453
Tuition	In state: $2,550 Out of state: $3,450	In state: $2,952 Out of state: $3,849
Room & board		$5,895
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	60.0% Average amount $5,227	67.0% Average amount $3,852
Students receiving federal student loan	5.0% Average amount $3,137	2.0% Average amount $3,482
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $4,050

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,133 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%	7,947 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	0.3%	N/A
International students	0.2%	0.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	236
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas California Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Science Technologies Business	Liberal Arts Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Education
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	26:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	28.0%	29.9%
Dropout rate	27.5%	41.2%
Transferred out	16.0%	20.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,999 Year 2: $66,171 Year 3: $95,837 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $65,509 Year 2: $72,369 Year 3: $72,740 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $20,300 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $27,905 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $12,723 Year 2: $17,396 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $39,924 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $86,445 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $57,154 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $56,954 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $41,461 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,345 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $40,031 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,792 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $38,100 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $19,045 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $9,244 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $49,601 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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