Central Lakes College-Brainerd vs. Ridgewater
Both Central Lakes College-Brainerd and Ridgewater College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Minnesota. The following statements compare Central Lakes College-Brainerd and Ridgewater College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd's tuition ($6,209) is more expensive than Ridgewater ($6,109).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd (4,532 students) is larger than Ridgewater (2,855 students) with more enrolled students.
- Ridgewater ($5,030) has higher amount of financial aid than Central Lakes College-Brainerd ($4,598).
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Ridgewater (45%).

Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Public, 2-4 years • Brainerd, MN Best Community Colleges in MN, #MN in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,209
Financial Aid
$4,598
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,532 (All undergraduate)
405 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
79 Faculties (full-time)
176 Staffs (full-time)
$75,092 Faculty Salary
$67,759 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Ridgewater College
Public, 2-4 years • Willmar, MN Best Community Colleges in MN, #MN in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,109
Financial Aid
$5,030
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,855 (All undergraduate)
1,241 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
87 Faculties (full-time)
187 Staffs (full-time)
$72,145 Faculty Salary
$65,886 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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