Central Lakes College-Brainerd vs Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC)

Central Lakes College-Brainerd and Alexandria Technical & Community College, both esteemed institutions in Minnesota, offer diverse educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Central Lakes boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of applicants, while Alexandria Technical & Community College maintains a more selective admissions process. Central Lakes' student body is predominantly female, while Alexandria Technical & Community College has a more balanced gender ratio. In terms of popular majors, Central Lakes excels in liberal arts and sciences, while Alexandria Technical & Community College specializes in technical and vocational programs. Graduation rates vary between the two institutions, with Central Lakes having a slightly higher rate. To help you make an informed decision about your educational journey, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more. Explore the table to discover which college aligns best with your academic goals and aspirations.

	Alexandria Technical & Community College	Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Overview
Location	Alexandria, Minnesota	Brainerd, Minnesota
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	58.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$20
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
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	$19,768	$19,197
Average net price	$13,189	$12,279
Tuition	$5,293	$5,240
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	77.0% Average amount $5,248	79.0% Average amount $4,719
Students receiving federal student loan	45.0% Average amount $5,116	35.0% Average amount $4,808
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $7,547	2.0% Average amount $8,881

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,586 Men 46.7% Women 53.3%	4,448 Men 40.9% Women 59.1%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.0%	0.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Automotive Technology Precision Production Transportation and Logistics	Health Professions Transportation and Logistics Agriculture Law Enforcement and Firefighting Precision Production
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	61.6%	47.6%
Dropout rate	25.6%	38.0%
Transferred out	12.3%	12.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,071 Year 2: $54,536 Year 3: $59,673 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $51,991 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $55,080 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $50,452 Year 2: $51,773 Year 3: $54,935 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,538 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $53,515 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $42,747 Year 2: $46,018 Year 3: $48,933 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,851 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $48,557 Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $37,417 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $45,712 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $39,786 Year 2: $36,185 Year 3: $45,681 Carpenters (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $39,865 General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $39,839	Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $61,809 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,757 Year 2: $57,576 Year 3: $60,915 Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $51,968 Year 2: $48,563 Year 3: $55,739 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,734 Year 2: $44,021 Year 3: $50,675 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $35,344 Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: $49,014 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $47,725 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $38,812 Year 2: $39,286 Year 3: $40,518 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $35,959 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,731 Year 2: $33,370 Year 3: $35,107 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $30,432

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