| DCC vs. Helena College UM |
#6 in Montana Community Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Montana Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Rural-serving Large | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Private Not-for-profit |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,435 Montana Residents $9,135 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$3,975 Montana Residents $10,687 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$6,671 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$2,148 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller462 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger1,423 |
| Smaller183 | Online Student Population | Larger286 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower27% | Graduate Rate | Higher32% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Lower54% | Retention Rate | Higher59% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 272) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,200) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 41 | Number of faculties | 77 |
| Higher$53,219 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$51,183 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.