Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Northwest-Shoals Community College and similar schools. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Jefferson Davis Community College | Brewton, AL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| 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 $4,234 for State residents and $7,744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | $4,980 / $8,790 | - | 22% | 15:1 | 6,800 |
| Jefferson Davis Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| 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 | $4,234 / $7,744 | - | 0.00% | 16.50:1 | 864 |