Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) vs Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC)

Iowa Western Community College and Fox Valley Technical College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking a solid foundation for their future careers. While both colleges share a commitment to academic excellence, they possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student needs and aspirations. Iowa Western boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Fox Valley maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of student demographics, Iowa Western hosts a larger and more diverse student body, providing a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. As you explore the comprehensive comparison table below, you'll discover further insights into the unique strengths and offerings of each college, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that will help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Fox Valley Technical College	Iowa Western Community College
Overview
Location	Appleton, Wisconsin	Council Bluffs, Iowa
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$30
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	In state: $18,292 Out of state: $20,407	In state: $20,045 Out of state: $20,195
Average net price	$9,836	$11,403
Tuition	In state: $4,230 Out of state: $6,345	In state: $5,820 Out of state: $5,970
Room & board		$8,750
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	55.0% Average amount $4,555	89.0% Average amount $5,295
Students receiving federal student loan	29.0% Average amount $4,758	72.0% Average amount $5,691
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $9,884	2.0% Average amount $6,794

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	11,664 Men 55.1% Women 44.9%	5,684 Men 44.7% Women 55.3%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	1.3%	43.1%
International students	0.7%	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,248
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Wisconsin Illinois Michigan California Tennessee	Iowa Nebraska Missouri Minnesota Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Transportation and Logistics Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Liberal Arts Health Professions Automotive Technology Precision Production Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.6%	29.2%
Dropout rate	29.5%	53.5%
Transferred out	10.1%	12.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,184 Year 2: $60,161 Year 3: $62,009 Computer Programming (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $49,000 Year 2: $47,729 Year 3: $56,164 Fire Protection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $49,136 Year 3: $55,465 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,515 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $54,300 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $44,810 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $50,892 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $49,801 Year 2: $44,418 Year 3: $50,875 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $48,755 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $37,105 Year 2: $45,435 Year 3: $48,200 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,514 Year 2: $42,012 Year 3: $43,990 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $43,362	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,371 Year 2: $52,822 Year 3: $54,872 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,259 Year 2: $49,883 Year 3: $53,422 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $41,886 Year 2: $36,132 Year 3: $48,318 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $48,008 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,504 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $33,681 Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,448 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $32,414 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,250 Year 2: $26,536 Year 3: $30,117 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,719 Year 3: N/A Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,176 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: N/A

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