DCTC vs. Rochester Community and Technical
Both Dakota County Technical College and Rochester Community and Technical College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Minnesota. The following statements compare Dakota County Technical College and Rochester Community and Technical 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 Rochester Community and Technical ($6,359).
- Rochester Community and Technical's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than DCTC (22 to 1).
- Rochester Community and Technical (4,714 students) is larger than DCTC (2,662 students) with more enrolled students.
- DCTC ($4,532) has higher amount of financial aid than Rochester Community and Technical ($4,388).
- DCTC's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Rochester Community and Technical (26%).

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
$4,532
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,662 (All undergraduate)
594 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
61 Faculties (full-time)
156 Staffs (full-time)
$74,254 Faculty Salary
$64,713 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Rochester Community and Technical College
Public, 2-4 years • Rochester, MN Best Community Colleges in MN, #MN in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,359
Financial Aid
$4,388
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,714 (All undergraduate)
1,550 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
93 Faculties (full-time)
212 Staffs (full-time)
$77,348 Faculty Salary
$65,897 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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