Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Northwest-Shoals Community College and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Northwest-Shoals Community College and similar schools are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise State Community College | Enterprise, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | Selma, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Northwest-Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Alabama Southern Community College | Monroeville, AL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Bishop State Community College | Mobile, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Snead State Community College | Boaz, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Northwest-Shoals Community College and similar schools is $4,380 for State residents and $7,890 for out-of-state students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise State Community College | $5,040 / $8,850 | - | 28% | 17:1 | 2,010 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | $4,680 / $8,490 | - | 36% | 15:1 | 1,860 |
| Northwest-Shoals Community College | $5,071 / $8,881 | - | 26% | 16:1 | 4,032 |
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Bishop State Community College | $5,280 / $9,090 | - | 22% | 18:1 | 2,968 |
| Snead State Community College | $5,472 / $9,536 | - | 39% | 21:1 | 2,507 |
| Average | $4,380 / $7,890 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 982 |