DMACC vs. Northwest Iowa CC
Both Des Moines Area Community College and Northwest Iowa Community College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Iowa. The following statements compare Des Moines Area Community College and Northwest Iowa Community College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- DMACC's tuition ($11,100) is more expensive than Northwest Iowa CC ($7,410).
- Northwest Iowa CC's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than DMACC (21 to 1).
- DMACC (24,418 students) is larger than Northwest Iowa CC (1,792 students) with more enrolled students.
- Northwest Iowa CC ($4,993) has higher amount of financial aid than DMACC ($4,381).
- Northwest Iowa CC's graduation rate (55%) is higher than DMACC (34%).

Des Moines Area Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Ankeny, IA Best Community Colleges in IA, #IA in Iowa more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$5,550 In-State
$11,100 out-of-state
$11,100 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,381
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
24,418 (All undergraduate)
5,425 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
355 Faculties (full-time)
897 Staffs (full-time)
$71,013 Faculty Salary
$69,198 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,400 annual charge
-224 capacity

Northwest Iowa Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Sheldon, IA Best Community Colleges in IA, #IA in Iowa more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$7,110 In-State
$7,410 out-of-state
$7,410 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,993
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
1,792 (All undergraduate)
685 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
32 Faculties (full-time)
111 Staffs (full-time)
$53,207 Faculty Salary
$47,769 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-178 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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