Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 selected colleges 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 |
| Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | Huntsville, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Marion Military Institute | Marion, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | Rainsville, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Alabama Southern Community College | Monroeville, AL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges 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 |
| Gadsden State Community College | $4,032 / $7,080 | - | 25% | 17:1 | 4,352 |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | $5,130 / $8,940 | - | 12% | 12:1 | 976 |
| Marion Military Institute | $9,538 / $15,538 | 62.70% | 26% | 11:1 | 320 |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | $4,980 / $8,790 | - | 44% | 17:1 | 2,590 |
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,380 / $7,890 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 982 |