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 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Alabama Community College | Alexander City, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Jefferson Davis Community College | Brewton, AL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | Tanner, 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 |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $4,088 for State residents and $7,598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Alabama Community College | $5,040 / $8,850 | - | 21% | 16:1 | 1,777 |
| Jefferson Davis Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Jefferson State Community College | $5,040 / $8,850 | - | 21% | 18:1 | 8,431 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | $5,060 / $8,870 | - | 36% | 20:1 | 8,163 |
| Northwest-Shoals Community College | $5,071 / $8,881 | - | 26% | 16:1 | 4,032 |
| Average | $4,088 / $7,598 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 746 |