Pine Technical & Community College vs Rainy River Community College

Pine Technical & Community College and Rainy River Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking a transformative learning experience. While they share a commitment to academic excellence, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different aspirations and preferences. Pine Technical & Community College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Rainy River Community College maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of student body demographics, Pine Technical & Community College hosts a larger and more diverse student population, providing a vibrant and inclusive campus environment. As you explore the comprehensive comparison table, you'll discover further insights into the unique strengths and offerings of each institution, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Pine Technical & Community College	Rainy River Community College
Overview
Location	Pine City, Minnesota	International Falls, Minnesota
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	56.0%	39.0%
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: $21,845 Out of state: $25,882	In state: $15,888 Out of state: $17,186
Average net price	$10,971	$10,156
Tuition	In state: $4,037 Out of state: $8,074	In state: $5,192 Out of state: $6,490
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,920 Meal plan: $1,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	71.0% Average amount $5,092	64.0% Average amount $5,845
Students receiving federal student loan	22.0% Average amount $5,765	45.0% Average amount $4,170
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	2.0% Average amount $3,650

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,766 Men 39.2% Women 60.8%	179 Men 44.1% Women 55.9%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	6.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	99
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Automotive Technology Business Liberal Arts Precision Production	Liberal Arts Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Transportation and Logistics
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.4%	36.4%
Dropout rate	51.4%	32.7%
Transferred out	14.3%	30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,959 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $60,467 Human Services, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $43,712 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $43,225 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $38,085 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $34,595 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $19,592 Year 3: $23,391

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