Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARC) vs M State CTC

Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Minnesota State Community and Technical College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Minnesota, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking a solid foundation for their academic and professional pursuits. While they share a commitment to providing quality education, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student needs and aspirations. Anoka-Ramsey boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Minnesota State stands out with its higher graduation rate, indicating a strong focus on student success. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your unique educational goals and aspirations.

	Anoka-Ramsey Community College	Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Overview
Location	Coon Rapids, Minnesota	Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	56.0%	63.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$21,259	$17,346
Average net price	$10,929	$10,119
Tuition	$4,775	$5,267
Room & board		$6,724
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	89.0% Average amount $3,020	72.0% Average amount $4,674
Students receiving federal student loan	28.0% Average amount $4,531	42.0% Average amount $4,859
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $9,533	3.0% Average amount $6,102

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,951 Men 37.4% Women 62.6%	5,360 Men 37.4% Women 62.6%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.4%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	152
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science Visual & Performing Arts	Health Professions Construction Trades Business Automotive Technology Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	25:1	22:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.5%	44.4%
Dropout rate	39.0%	8.5%
Transferred out	28.9%	46.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,430 Year 2: $59,268 Year 3: $62,625 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,658 Year 2: $39,909 Year 3: $46,050 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,420 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $41,645 Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $54,769 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $40,820 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,165 Year 2: $40,964 Year 3: $40,329 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,340 Year 2: $31,650 Year 3: $35,293 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,738 Year 2: $55,026 Year 3: $57,007 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $41,294 Year 2: $43,277 Year 3: $51,375 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,419 Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: $50,388 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $40,602 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $50,163 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,218 Human Resources Management and Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,737 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $39,803 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,413 Year 2: $34,526 Year 3: $37,929 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,723 Year 2: $31,531 Year 3: $35,097 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,603 Year 3: $34,340 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,124 Year 3: $31,866

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