| WCCD vs. Drake State |
#13 in Alabama Community Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Alabama Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Special Use |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,920 Alabama Residents $8,730 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$5,130 Alabama Residents $8,940 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$5,322 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,757 |
| 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 | ||
| Larger3,832 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Smaller976 |
| Larger637 | Online Student Population | Smaller100 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher29% | Graduate Rate | Lower12% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Higher65% | Retention Rate | Lower47% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 220 | Number of faculties | 44 |
| Higher$62,688 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$57,652 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.