Mid-Plains Community College vs CCC-Grand Island

Mid-Plains Community College and Central Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students in Nebraska. While they share a commitment to academic excellence, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student preferences and aspirations. Mid-Plains, with its open admissions policy, welcomes a broader range of students, while Central Community College's selective admissions process ensures a more competitive academic environment. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into the nuances that set these two colleges apart, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences, and embark on a transformative educational journey that will shape your future.

	Central Community College	Mid-Plains Community College
Overview
Location	Grand Island, Nebraska	North Platte, Nebraska
Campus setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	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: $14,110 Out of state: $15,490	In state: $14,160 Out of state: $15,060
Average net price	$9,378	$6,844
Tuition	In state: $2,760 Out of state: $4,140	In state: $2,940 Out of state: $3,840
Room & board	$7,566	Room/dormitory: $3,170 Meal plan: $3,640
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	78.0% Average amount $4,235	90.0% Average amount $5,926
Students receiving federal student loan	25.0% Average amount $4,108	26.0% Average amount $4,787
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	1.0% Average amount $6,060

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,309 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%	2,101 Men 40.4% Women 59.6%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	3.0%	19.8%
International students	N/A	2.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	553	357
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Nebraska Kansas Texas Arkansas California	Nebraska Colorado Texas Alaska Kansas

Academics
Popular study areas	Automotive Technology Health Professions Business Precision Production Liberal Arts	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Construction Trades
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.3%	41.8%
Dropout rate	36.2%	34.5%
Transferred out	15.3%	20.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,297 Year 2: $54,574 Year 3: $54,710 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,281 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,609 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $43,362 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,297 Year 2: $39,585 Year 3: $40,013 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,171 Year 2: $37,088 Year 3: $40,003 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,821 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $39,714 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,954 Year 3: $38,225 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,019 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $37,566 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $40,775 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $36,397 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,528 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $34,121	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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