DCTC vs. Ridgewater
Both Dakota County Technical College and Ridgewater College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Minnesota. The following statements compare Dakota County Technical College and Ridgewater College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- DCTC's tuition ($6,419) is more expensive than Ridgewater ($6,109).
- Ridgewater's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than DCTC (23 to 1).
- Ridgewater (2,904 students) is larger than DCTC (2,717 students) with more enrolled students.
- Ridgewater ($5,836) has higher amount of financial aid than DCTC ($4,141).
- DCTC's graduation rate (53%) is higher than Ridgewater (45%).
Dakota County Technical College
Public, 2-4 years • Rosemount, MN Best Community Colleges in MN, #MN in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,419
Financial Aid
$4,141
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,717 (All undergraduate)
615 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
59 Faculties (full-time)
164 Staffs (full-time)
$74,254 Faculty Salary
$64,713 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
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
$5,836
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,904 (All undergraduate)
1,177 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
93 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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