Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Minnesota North College - Rainy River | International Falls, MN | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | - |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Northland Community and Technical College - East Grand Forks | East Grand Forks, MN | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | $6,484 / $12,332 | - | 37% | 19:1 | 3,352 |
| Minnesota North College | $6,004 / $7,302 | - | 36% | 16:1 | 3,044 |
| Inver Hills Community College | $6,007 / $6,007 | - | 17% | 19:1 | 3,459 |
| Minnesota North College - Rainy River | $5,788 / $7,086 | - | 36% | 17:1 | 179 |
| Ridgewater College | $6,114 / $6,109 | - | 45% | 19:1 | 2,904 |
| Northland Community and Technical College - East Grand Forks | $6,262 / $6,262 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |