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