Minnesota West Community and Technical vs. Ridgewater
Both Minnesota West Community and Technical College and Ridgewater College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Minnesota. The following statements compare Minnesota West Community and Technical College and Ridgewater College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Minnesota West Community and Technical's tuition ($12,332) is more expensive than Ridgewater ($6,109).
- Ridgewater's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Minnesota West Community and Technical (19 to 1).
- Minnesota West Community and Technical (3,438 students) is larger than Ridgewater (2,855 students) with more enrolled students.
- Ridgewater ($5,030) has higher amount of financial aid than Minnesota West Community and Technical ($3,654).
- Minnesota West Community and Technical's graduation rate (47%) is higher than Ridgewater (45%).

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Public, 2-4 years • Granite Falls, MN Best Community Colleges in MN, #MN in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,484 In-State
$12,332 out-of-state
$12,332 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,654
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,438 (All undergraduate)
997 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
77 Faculties (full-time)
144 Staffs (full-time)
$72,514 Faculty Salary
$75,113 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$2,600 annual charge
-14 capacity

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
$5,030
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,855 (All undergraduate)
1,241 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
87 Faculties (full-time)
187 Staffs (full-time)
$72,145 Faculty Salary
$65,886 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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Campus Living
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