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 |
| Jefferson Davis Community College | Brewton, AL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Lawson State Community College | Birmingham, 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 |
| Southern Union State Community College | Wadley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $5,040 / $8,850 | - | 25% | 15:1 | 1,641 |
| Jefferson Davis Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Lawson State Community College | $4,980 / $8,790 | - | 22% | 16:1 | 2,919 |
| Snead State Community College | $5,472 / $9,536 | - | 39% | 21:1 | 2,507 |
| Southern Union State Community College | $4,980 / $8,790 | - | 24% | 19:1 | 4,386 |
| Average | $4,088 / $7,598 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 746 |