Mid-Plains Community College vs Aims CC

Mid-Plains Community College and Aims Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students in Nebraska and Colorado, respectively. While they share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different needs and aspirations. This side-by-side comparison delves into the intricacies of each college, highlighting key differences in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you're a high school graduate seeking a solid foundation for further studies or an adult learner pursuing career advancement, this comprehensive analysis will guide you towards the institution that best aligns with your unique goals and aspirations.

	Aims Community College	Mid-Plains Community College
Overview
Location	Greeley, Colorado	North Platte, Nebraska
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	58.0%	60.0%
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	In state: $21,446 Out of state: $29,102	In state: $14,160 Out of state: $15,060
Average net price	$8,058	$6,844
Tuition	In state: $2,544 Out of state: $10,200	In state: $2,940 Out of state: $3,840
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,170 Meal plan: $3,640
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	59.0% Average amount $7,059	90.0% Average amount $5,926
Students receiving federal student loan	14.0% Average amount $4,478	26.0% Average amount $4,787
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $20,137	1.0% Average amount $6,060

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,940 Men 44.7% Women 55.3%	2,101 Men 40.4% Women 59.6%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	1.0%	19.8%
International students	1.1%	2.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	357
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Colorado California Florida Hawaii Kansas	Nebraska Colorado Texas Alaska Kansas

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Automotive Technology Precision Production Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Construction Trades
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.6%	41.8%
Dropout rate	37.2%	34.5%
Transferred out	15.6%	20.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $47,764 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $54,107 Air Transportation (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $52,753 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,494 Year 2: $39,909 Year 3: $42,225 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $44,625 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $39,690 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $38,285 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $38,018 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $33,596 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,854 Year 2: $28,909 Year 3: $32,443 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,548 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $28,196 Graphic Communications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,294 Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $52,344 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,322 Year 3: $37,960 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,141 Year 2: $18,315 Year 3: $27,294 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,442 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $16,011 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: N/A

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