Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) vs Northland Pioneer College

Santa Fe Community College and Northland Pioneer College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Santa Fe, nestled in the vibrant city of Gainesville, Florida, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students into its academic fold. Northland, situated in the scenic town of Holbrook, Arizona, maintains a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. While Santa Fe excels in programs like Liberal Arts and Humanities, Northland shines in fields such as Agriculture and Natural Resources. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional program offerings, to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Northland Pioneer College	Santa Fe Community College
Overview
Location	Holbrook, Arizona	Santa Fe, New Mexico
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	42.0%	52.0%
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: $17,404 Out of state: $24,826	In state: $23,986 Out of state: $26,476
Average net price	$7,913	$8,870
Tuition	In state: $1,948 Out of state: $9,370	In state: $1,830 Out of state: $4,320
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $6,055	77.0% Average amount $5,531
Students receiving federal student loan		1.0% Average amount $2,969
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,786 Men 39.2% Women 60.8%	3,266 Men 35.5% Women 64.5%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	0.0%	2.0%
International students	0.0%	4.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Small
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	Arizona	New Mexico Texas Colorado California

Academics
Popular study areas	Precision Production Health Professions Culinary and Personal Services Automotive Technology Liberal Arts	Health Professions Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	21.9%	24.5%
Dropout rate	53.1%	47.5%
Transferred out	9.4%	14.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,584 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $64,747 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $62,248 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $60,104 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $32,567 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $37,144 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,784 Year 2: $36,852 Year 3: $35,085 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,189 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $28,055 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,773 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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