Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) vs Indian Hills College

Western Iowa Tech Community College and Indian Hills Community College, both esteemed institutions in Iowa, offer diverse educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. While they share a commitment to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects. Western Iowa Tech boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students with varying academic backgrounds. Indian Hills, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating its dedication to student success. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details, including popular majors, student body demographics, and more, to determine which college best aligns with your academic aspirations and goals.

	Indian Hills Community College	Western Iowa Tech Community College
Overview
Location	Ottumwa, Iowa	Sioux City, Iowa
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Non Traditional	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	61.0%
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: $18,972 Out of state: $20,412	In state: $17,228 Out of state: $17,252
Average net price	$7,337	$8,282
Tuition	In state: $4,560 Out of state: $6,000	In state: $3,912 Out of state: $3,936
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,520 Meal plan: $3,645	Room/dormitory: $3,950 Meal plan: $2,340
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,237	92.0% Average amount $5,267
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $4,294	75.0% Average amount $4,667
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $7,302	1.0% Average amount $5,084

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,385 Men 46.7% Women 53.3%	5,451 Men 39.2% Women 60.8%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	1.5%	15.1%
International students	2.8%	4.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	619	450
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Iowa Missouri Illinois Nebraska South Carolina	Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Michigan Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Engineering Technologies Precision Production Automotive Technology	Health Professions Liberal Arts Business Automotive Technology Education
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.9%	37.7%
Dropout rate	42.2%	48.8%
Transferred out	14.6%	8.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,930 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,083 Computer Programming (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,639 Year 2: $54,035 Year 3: $58,651 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $51,324 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $47,579 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,146 Year 2: $47,513 Year 3: $45,197 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $42,724 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,630 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $41,847 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,830 Year 2: $39,663 Year 3: $41,117 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $37,499 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,135 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,766 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,416 Year 2: $28,357 Year 3: $31,761	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,454 Year 2: $50,387 Year 3: $52,477 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $34,298 Year 2: $34,603 Year 3: $46,701 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $42,062 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $34,353 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $39,910 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,073 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $39,223 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,599 Year 2: $34,526 Year 3: $37,975 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,726 Year 3: $37,465 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $29,265 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $30,835 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,496 Year 2: $22,648 Year 3: $28,952 Graphic Communications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,765 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $26,930

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