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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central College | Union, MO | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Mineral Area College | Park Hills, MO | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Hillyard Technical Center | Saint Joseph, MO | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | Rolla, MO | Public, 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | - |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains, MO | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville, MO | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,630 for all undergraduate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central College | $5,064 / $6,984 | - | 39% | 14:1 | 2,692 |
| Mineral Area College | $6,530 / $8,090 | - | 43% | 20:1 | 2,289 |
| Hillyard Technical Center | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Rolla Technical Institute/Center | $10,836 / $10,836 | - | 69% | 5:1 | 46 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $5,544 / $7,630 | - | 33% | 13:1 | 1,770 |
| St Charles Community College | $4,344 / $5,664 | - | 18% | 19:1 | 5,800 |
| Average | $12,630 | - | 0.00% | 4.00:1 | 90 |