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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical CollegeHuntsville, AL
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Southern Union State Community CollegeWadley, AL
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#15 in Alabama Community Colleges
Rankings*
#3 in Alabama Community Colleges
Public, 2-4 years
Associate's - Public Special Use
School TypePublic, 2-4 years
Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$5,130 Alabama Residents
$8,940 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$4,980 Alabama Residents
$8,790 Out-of-State
-Graduate Tuition-
Less$3,757Average Financial Aid AmountMore$5,630
Admission
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller976Total Enrollment
(All Undergraduate in both schools)
Larger4,386
Smaller100Online Student PopulationLarger645
Completion & Outcomes
Lower12%Graduate RateHigher24%
Lower18%Transfer-out RateHigher41%
Lower47%Retention RateHigher68%
Special Learning Opportunity
Evening/Weekend CollegeSpecial learning OpportunityROTC
Evening/Weekend College
Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 460)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,040)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty19 to 1
44Number of faculties253
Lower$57,652Average Faculty SalaryHigher$64,034
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.