Compare Des Moines Area Community College and Southeastern Community College
Both Des Moines Area Community College and Southeastern Community College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Iowa. The following statements compare Des Moines Area Community College and Southeastern 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 Southeastern CC ($6,450).
- Southeastern CC's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than DMACC (21 to 1).
- DMACC (24,418 students) is larger than Southeastern CC (2,562 students) with more enrolled students.
- Southeastern CC ($5,747) has higher amount of financial aid than DMACC ($4,381).
- Southeastern CC's graduation rate (43%) is higher than DMACC (34%).
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Des Moines Area Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Ankeny, IA Best Community Colleges in IA, #IA in IowaOffered 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
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
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Southeastern Community College
Public, 2-4 years • West Burlington, IA Best Community Colleges in IA, #IA in IowaOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,450
Financial Aid
$5,747
Enrollment
2,562 (All undergraduate)
878 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
87 Faculties (full-time)
249 Staffs (full-time)
$64,804 Faculty Salary
$51,066 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,000 annual charge
-240 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,440 annual charge
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