Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) vs McHenry County College (MCC)

Western Iowa Tech Community College and McHenry County College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Western Iowa Tech boasts an impressive 100% acceptance rate, welcoming students from all backgrounds to pursue their academic aspirations. McHenry County College, with a slightly more selective admissions process, maintains a 98% acceptance rate. Both colleges offer a diverse range of programs, with Western Iowa Tech specializing in career-focused associate degrees and certificates, while McHenry County College provides a comprehensive selection of associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificates. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart, including student body demographics, popular majors, graduation rates, and more, to make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	McHenry County College	Western Iowa Tech Community College
Overview
Location	Crystal Lake, Illinois	Sioux City, Iowa
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$15
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: $26,235 Out of state: $29,075	In state: $17,228 Out of state: $17,252
Average net price	$5,816	$8,282
Tuition	In state: $11,092 Out of state: $13,932	In state: $3,912 Out of state: $3,936
Room & board		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)	48.0% Average amount $4,072	92.0% Average amount $5,267
Students receiving federal student loan	7.0% Average amount $4,540	75.0% Average amount $4,667
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	1.0% Average amount $5,084

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	8,765 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	5,451 Men 39.2% Women 60.8%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	2.2%	15.1%
International students	0.0%	4.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	450
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois New Jersey Wisconsin Georgia Arizona	Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Michigan Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Liberal Arts Business Automotive Technology Education
Students to faculty ratio	26:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.8%	37.7%
Dropout rate	35.1%	48.8%
Transferred out	22.9%	8.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $64,762 Year 2: $63,600 Year 3: $61,364 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,849 Year 3: $48,511 Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,392 Year 2: $24,936 Year 3: $31,136 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,164 Year 2: $20,921 Year 3: $27,892 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $17,711 Year 2: $19,227 Year 3: $27,058 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $15,552 Year 3: N/A Fire Protection (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $43,821 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: N/A	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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