Rainy River Community College vs Dakota County Technical College (DCTC)

Rainy River Community College and Dakota County Technical College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Rainy River, nestled in International Falls, Minnesota, boasts a welcoming atmosphere with a focus on personalized attention, while Dakota County, located in Rosemount, Minnesota, stands out for its extensive academic offerings and vibrant student life. With acceptance rates of 100% and 99% respectively, both colleges provide accessible pathways to higher education. While Rainy River's student body primarily comprises local residents, Dakota County attracts a more diverse population, reflecting its metropolitan location. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that will help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Dakota County Technical College	Rainy River Community College
Overview
Location	Rosemount, Minnesota	International Falls, Minnesota
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	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%	39.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$20	$20
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)
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	$20,290	In state: $15,888 Out of state: $17,186
Average net price	$11,472	$10,156
Tuition	$5,565	In state: $5,192 Out of state: $6,490
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,920 Meal plan: $1,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	61.0% Average amount $4,483	64.0% Average amount $5,845
Students receiving federal student loan	32.0% Average amount $5,248	45.0% Average amount $4,170
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $6,415	2.0% Average amount $3,650

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,451 Men 55.2% Women 44.8%	179 Men 44.1% Women 55.9%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	6.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	99
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Construction Trades Precision Production	Liberal Arts Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Transportation and Logistics
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.0%	36.4%
Dropout rate	31.2%	32.7%
Transferred out	10.8%	30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,957 Year 2: $60,771 Year 3: $65,246 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $51,224 Year 2: $56,234 Year 3: $60,855 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $51,251 Year 2: $47,494 Year 3: $59,642 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,542 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $57,307 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,413 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $51,890 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $44,355 Year 2: $44,858 Year 3: $45,837 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $40,625 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $42,939 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $41,086 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $42,708 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,869 Year 2: $44,542 Year 3: $42,674 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,099 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $37,776	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $19,592 Year 3: $23,391

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