Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) vs LCCC-Wyoming

Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) and Laramie County Community College (LCCC) stand out as two prominent community colleges in their respective regions, offering diverse educational opportunities to students. While both institutions share a commitment to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects. PPCC boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students seeking admission. LCCC, on the other hand, offers a wider range of popular majors, catering to a broader spectrum of academic interests. Additionally, the student body demographics vary, with PPCC having a slightly larger population and a higher percentage of female students. As for graduation rates, LCCC holds a slight edge over PPCC. To help you make an informed decision about your educational journey, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these differences and more. Explore the table to discover which college aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Laramie County Community College	Pikes Peak Community College
Overview
Location	Cheyenne, Wyoming	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Campus setting	Suburb: Small	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate
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: $15,313 Out of state: $21,613	In state: $24,061 Out of state: $35,483
Average net price	$6,706	$9,448
Tuition	In state: $3,150 Out of state: $9,450	In state: $3,680 Out of state: $15,102
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,532 Meal plan: $3,510
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	86.0% Average amount $6,309	59.0% Average amount $7,185
Students receiving federal student loan	26.0% Average amount $4,483	18.0% Average amount $3,537
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	1.0% Average amount $5,459

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,883 Men 39.1% Women 60.9%	11,845 Men 39.8% Women 60.2%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	19.0%	0.9%
International students	0.6%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	625	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Utah South Dakota	Colorado California Iowa Nevada Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Automotive Technology Business Precision Production	Liberal Arts Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Automotive Technology Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	28.4%	24.3%
Dropout rate	40.0%	48.6%
Transferred out	21.2%	17.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $64,923 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $54,747 Year 2: $64,196 Year 3: $64,363 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $62,619 Year 2: $52,524 Year 3: $58,334 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $40,259 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $39,365 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $37,346 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $30,265 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,786 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $60,023 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $60,401 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $40,896 Year 3: $45,165 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $39,122 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $35,992 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $32,889 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,515 Year 2: $29,202 Year 3: $31,771 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,933 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $31,556 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,065 Year 2: $27,181 Year 3: $29,985 Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,520 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $25,683 Fire Protection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A

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