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, there are 2 four years (or high) schools and 3 2-4 years schools .
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Everett Community College | Everett, WA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Shoreline Community College | Shoreline, WA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pierce College-Puyallup | Lakewood, WA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $4,148 for State residents and $4,590 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Community College | $4,909 / $5,443 | - | 40% | 15:1 | 1,736 |
| Everett Community College | $4,301 / $10,180 | - | 34% | 15:1 | 6,054 |
| Lower Columbia College | $4,346 / $5,633 | - | 25% | 13:1 | 2,435 |
| Shoreline Community College | $4,388 / $7,430 | - | 29% | 14:1 | 4,418 |
| Pierce College-Puyallup | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $4,148 / $4,590 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 4,453 |