Rainy River Community College vs Hibbing Community College

Rainy River Community College and Hibbing Community College, both esteemed institutions in Minnesota, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Rainy River, nestled in International Falls, boasts an acceptance rate of 100%, welcoming all who seek knowledge within its gates. Hibbing, situated in the heart of the Iron Range, maintains a slightly more selective approach with an acceptance rate of 98%. While Rainy River's student body predominantly comprises females, Hibbing's population leans towards males. Both colleges share a commitment to academic excellence, reflected in their impressive graduation rates of 32% and 30%, respectively. Delve into the comprehensive comparison table below to discover further distinctions between these two exceptional institutions, including popular majors, tuition fees, and student life, to determine the ideal fit for your educational journey.

	Hibbing Community College	Rainy River Community College
Overview
Location	Hibbing, 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	54.0%	39.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$20	$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)
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: $17,173 Out of state: $18,471	In state: $15,888 Out of state: $17,186
Average net price	$9,151	$10,156
Tuition	In state: $5,192 Out of state: $6,490	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)	65.0% Average amount $5,558	64.0% Average amount $5,845
Students receiving federal student loan	32.0% Average amount $5,201	45.0% Average amount $4,170
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $8,000	2.0% Average amount $3,650

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	859 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%	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	0.7%	6.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	98	99
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Automotive Technology Construction Trades Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Liberal Arts Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Transportation and Logistics
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	43.3%	36.4%
Dropout rate	35.3%	32.7%
Transferred out	21.3%	30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $64,853 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $68,343 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,238 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $58,844 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,321 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $49,447 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,409 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $48,707 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $46,631 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $39,240 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: $31,960 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,947 Year 2: $24,532 Year 3: $31,547 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $27,379	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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