Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) vs LWTech

Walla Walla Community College and Lake Washington Institute of Technology, two esteemed institutions of higher learning in Washington state, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Walla Walla, nestled in the picturesque Walla Walla Valley, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students into its academic fold. Lake Washington, situated in the vibrant city of Kirkland, stands out with its focus on technical and vocational programs, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, their unique strengths and offerings cater to different student needs and career goals. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover the nuances that set these two colleges apart, helping you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	Walla Walla Community College
Overview
Location	Kirkland, Washington	Walla Walla, Washington
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Quarter	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate
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: $20,542 Out of state: $26,079	In state: $20,432 Out of state: $21,932
Average net price	$10,854	$9,301
Tuition	In state: $3,029 Out of state: $8,105	In state: $4,850 Out of state: $6,350
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	40.0% Average amount $4,547	70.0% Average amount $5,655
Students receiving federal student loan	5.0% Average amount $5,596	21.0% Average amount $5,323
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $6,087	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,240 Men 41.3% Women 58.7%	3,084 Men 49.3% Women 50.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	0.0%	18.5%
International students	3.2%	0.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: 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	Washington	Washington Oregon Idaho South Carolina California

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Computer and Information Science Business Automotive Technology	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.9%	36.2%
Dropout rate	36.5%	44.4%
Transferred out	10.3%	12.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $76,260 Year 2: $65,797 Year 3: $76,134 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $67,855 Year 2: $64,659 Year 3: $69,181 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $56,108 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,296 Year 2: $49,729 Year 3: $45,556 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,639 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,714 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,402 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $36,872 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,672 Year 2: $35,594 Year 3: $36,844 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $25,872 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,716 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: N/A Funeral Service and Mortuary Science (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,653 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $63,604 Year 2: $59,688 Year 3: $62,922 Agricultural Mechanization (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: $57,266 Agricultural Production Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $41,887 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,346 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $40,272 Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,927 Year 3: $36,331 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $25,377 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,182 Year 3: $24,662 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,108 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $22,894 Food Science and Technology (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,648 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,579 Year 3: N/A

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