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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $5,040 / $8,850 | - | 25% | 15:1 | 1,641 |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | $4,980 / $8,790 | - | 22% | 15:1 | 6,800 |
| 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 |
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,380 / $7,890 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 982 |