Pellissippi vs Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC)

Pellissippi State Community College and Guilford Technical Community College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking a solid foundation for their academic and professional pursuits. While both colleges share a commitment to providing quality education, they possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student needs and aspirations. Pellissippi State, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to embark on their educational journeys. Guilford Technical, situated in Jamestown, North Carolina, excels in associate's degree programs, particularly in the fields of health professions and technology. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including their acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which college aligns best with your unique academic goals and aspirations.

	Guilford Technical Community College	Pellissippi State Community College
Overview
Location	Jamestown, North Carolina	Knoxville, Tennessee
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	56.0%	49.0%
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: $20,791 Out of state: $26,167	In state: $16,456 Out of state: $29,272
Average net price	$11,158	$6,454
Tuition	In state: $2,128 Out of state: $7,504	In state: $4,104 Out of state: $16,920
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	91.0% Average amount $4,532	93.0% Average amount $5,205
Students receiving federal student loan	24.0% Average amount $4,846	4.0% Average amount $4,675
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $10,000	1.0% Average amount $11,108

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	9,960 Men 41.2% Women 58.8%	8,835 Men 47.0% Women 53.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	1.7%	3.9%
International students	0.6%	0.5%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Suburb: Large
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	North Carolina Florida New Jersey South Carolina Georgia	Tennessee New Jersey Georgia Illinois Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Automotive Technology Business Computer and Information Science	Liberal Arts Business Engineering Technologies Computer and Information Science Communications Technology
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	29.3%	29.7%
Dropout rate	40.9%	60.1%
Transferred out	19.8%	4.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $57,061 Year 2: $55,211 Year 3: $56,258 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $48,476 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $54,057 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,310 Year 2: $37,671 Year 3: $44,295 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,332 Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: $42,360 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $45,852 Year 3: $40,635 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $16,831 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $35,278 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,259 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $34,385 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,549 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $32,380 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,394 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $31,933 Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,740 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $31,755	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,705 Year 2: $48,617 Year 3: $48,977 Engineering Technology, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,774 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $41,407 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,819 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $40,553 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,192 Year 2: $28,381 Year 3: $32,446 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,875 Year 2: $28,327 Year 3: $29,293 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,845 Year 2: $23,245 Year 3: $29,265 Legal Support Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,055 Year 3: $29,152 Communications Technology/Technician (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $19,936 Year 2: $23,890 Year 3: $23,116

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