| Drake State vs. JSCC |
#15 in Alabama Community Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in Alabama Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Special Use | 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 | ||
| expensive$5,130 Alabama Residents $8,940 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,040 Alabama Residents $8,850 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$3,757 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,113 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller976 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger8,431 |
| Smaller100 | Online Student Population | Larger3,008 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower12% | Graduate Rate | Higher21% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher37% |
| Lower47% | Retention Rate | Higher61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Evening/Weekend College |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 44 | Number of faculties | 342 |
| Lower$57,652 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$67,264 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.