North Idaho College vs HCC-Leeward

North Idaho College and Hawaii Community College, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to students with diverse aspirations. North Idaho College, nestled in the scenic Coeur d'Alene area, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students seeking admission. In contrast, Hawaii Community College, located in the vibrant Hilo town, offers a more intimate learning environment with a smaller student body. While both colleges provide a wide range of academic programs, North Idaho College excels in fields like Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences, while Hawaii Community College shines in areas such as Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Hawaiian Studies. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including their acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Hawaii Community College	North Idaho College
Overview
Location	Hilo, Hawaii	Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	59.0%	62.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$25
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: $22,094 Out of state: $27,230	In state: $16,486 Out of state: $20,262
Average net price	$9,954	$7,514
Tuition	In state: $3,144 Out of state: $8,280	In state: $4,000 Out of state: $7,776
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,544 Meal plan: $5,452	Room/dormitory: $4,150 Meal plan: $3,450
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	76.0% Average amount $5,122	91.0% Average amount $3,888
Students receiving federal student loan	3.0% Average amount $4,110	30.0% Average amount $3,959
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $9,032	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,248 Men 38.6% Women 61.4%	4,579 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	1.8%	18.2%
International students	2.0%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	40	198
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Hawaii California Alaska Arizona Colorado	Idaho Washington California Montana Nevada

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Health Professions Automotive Technology	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.6%	28.3%
Dropout rate	50.2%	50.0%
Transferred out	8.1%	16.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $57,751 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $56,361 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $38,786 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,397 Year 3: $34,013 Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,843 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $23,784 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,211 Year 2: $20,687 Year 3: $23,663 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,456 Year 3: $22,664 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Fire Protection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $17,846 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $68,424 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $41,039 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $39,120 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $35,896 Year 2: $30,554 Year 3: $36,183 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,501 Year 2: $20,461 Year 3: $28,631 Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $23,211 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,754 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,464 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: N/A

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