DMACC vs. PCI Academy-Iowa City
Both Des Moines Area Community College and PCI Academy-Iowa City are 2-4 years schools located in Iowa. The following statements compare Des Moines Area Community College and PCI Academy-Iowa City with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- PCI Academy-Iowa City's tuition ($27,988) is more expensive than DMACC ($11,100).
- PCI Academy-Iowa City's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than DMACC (21 to 1).
- DMACC (24,418 students) is larger than PCI Academy-Iowa City (103 students) with more enrolled students.
- DMACC ($4,381) has higher amount of financial aid than PCI Academy-Iowa City ($2,954).
- PCI Academy-Iowa City's graduation rate (65%) 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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$27,988
Financial Aid
$2,954
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Enrollment
103 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
9 Faculties (full-time)
14 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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