Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ (94) | ✔ |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||||
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Southern Union State Community College | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ (460) | ✔ ($2,040) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Northwest Shoals Community College | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||||
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Southern Union State Community College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 3 schools are NAA members, and 3 schools are NJCAA members.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 3 athletic programs |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | - |
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Southern Union State Community College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 4 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NJCAA: National Junior College Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | Not affiliated | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||||
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Not affiliated | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Southern Union State Community College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs