| Lawson State CC vs. WCCD |
#12 in Alabama Community Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Alabama Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$4,980 Alabama Residents $8,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,920 Alabama Residents $8,730 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$6,485 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,322 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller2,919 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger3,832 |
| Smaller604 | Online Student Population | Larger637 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower22% | Graduate Rate | Higher29% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher16% |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 156) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $1,760) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 172 | Number of faculties | 220 |
| Higher$65,170 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,688 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.