Rainy River Community College vs Lake Superior College

Rainy River Community College and Lake Superior College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Minnesota, offer distinct 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. Lake Superior, situated in Duluth, maintains a slightly more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. While Rainy River predominantly caters to a local student body, Lake Superior attracts a more diverse population, with 13% of its students hailing from out of state. Both colleges offer a wide range of programs, with Rainy River specializing in associate degrees and certificates, while Lake Superior offers a broader selection of bachelor's degrees. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.

	Lake Superior College	Rainy River Community College
Overview
Location	Duluth, Minnesota	International Falls, Minnesota
Campus setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	59.0%	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	$22,413	In state: $15,888 Out of state: $17,186
Average net price	$13,682	$10,156
Tuition	$4,827	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)	85.0% Average amount $3,006	64.0% Average amount $5,845
Students receiving federal student loan	29.0% Average amount $5,124	45.0% Average amount $4,170
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $18,285	2.0% Average amount $3,650

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,373 Men 42.1% Women 57.9%	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	0.6%	6.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	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 Construction Trades Computer and Information Science Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business	Liberal Arts Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Transportation and Logistics
Students to faculty ratio	19:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	32.0%	36.4%
Dropout rate	39.2%	32.7%
Transferred out	19.9%	30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $50,914 Year 2: $51,197 Year 3: $55,257 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,538 Year 2: $47,963 Year 3: $53,020 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,307 Year 2: $44,984 Year 3: $48,366 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: $44,204 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,735 Year 2: $38,721 Year 3: $41,912 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $40,062 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $35,452 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $39,391 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,507 Year 2: $33,325 Year 3: $38,866 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $33,511 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $35,623 Year 2: $30,926 Year 3: $33,091	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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