Hennepin Technical vs. Ridgewater
Both Hennepin Technical College and Ridgewater College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Minnesota. The following statements compare Hennepin Technical College and Ridgewater College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Ridgewater's tuition ($6,109) is more expensive than Hennepin Technical ($5,881).
- Ridgewater's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Hennepin Technical (19 to 1).
- Hennepin Technical (3,891 students) is larger than Ridgewater (2,855 students) with more enrolled students.
- Ridgewater ($5,030) has higher amount of financial aid than Hennepin Technical ($4,141).
- Ridgewater's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Hennepin Technical (44%).

Hennepin Technical College
Public, 2-4 years • Brooklyn Park, MN Best Community Colleges in MN, #MN in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$5,881
Financial Aid
$4,141
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,891 (All undergraduate)
1,088 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
88 Faculties (full-time)
245 Staffs (full-time)
$72,948 Faculty Salary
$64,366 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

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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