Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) vs Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC)

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) and Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) stand out as two prominent educational institutions in Minnesota and Wisconsin, respectively. While both colleges offer a wide range of programs and opportunities, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student needs and aspirations. RCTC boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students with diverse academic backgrounds. FVTC, on the other hand, excels in providing hands-on training and career-focused programs, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Fox Valley Technical College	Rochester Community and Technical College
Overview
Location	Appleton, Wisconsin	Rochester, Minnesota
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	53.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$30
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: $18,292 Out of state: $20,407	$22,072
Average net price	$9,836	$13,522
Tuition	In state: $4,230 Out of state: $6,345	$4,774
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	55.0% Average amount $4,555	71.0% Average amount $4,565
Students receiving federal student loan	29.0% Average amount $4,758	31.0% Average amount $5,025
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $9,884	2.0% Average amount $16,398

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	11,664 Men 55.1% Women 44.9%	4,658 Men 35.5% Women 64.5%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	1.3%	N/A
International students	0.7%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Wisconsin Illinois Michigan California Tennessee	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Transportation and Logistics Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Business Construction Trades Law Enforcement and Firefighting Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.6%	27.4%
Dropout rate	29.5%	41.7%
Transferred out	10.1%	23.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,184 Year 2: $60,161 Year 3: $62,009 Computer Programming (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $49,000 Year 2: $47,729 Year 3: $56,164 Fire Protection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $49,136 Year 3: $55,465 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,515 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $54,300 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $44,810 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $50,892 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $49,801 Year 2: $44,418 Year 3: $50,875 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $48,755 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $37,105 Year 2: $45,435 Year 3: $48,200 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,514 Year 2: $42,012 Year 3: $43,990 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $43,362	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $62,003 Year 2: $60,689 Year 3: $65,628 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,885 Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $54,633 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,913 Year 2: $49,918 Year 3: $50,096 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $50,945 Year 2: $45,249 Year 3: $49,430 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,246 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $45,315 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,649 Year 3: $45,076 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,133 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $40,515 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,015 Year 2: $37,928 Year 3: $39,973 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $39,208 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,585 Year 3: $37,750

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