Roane State Community College vs Itawamba CC

Roane State Community College and Itawamba Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to students seeking a solid foundation for their academic and professional pursuits. While they share similarities in their commitment to providing quality education, they also possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. 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 prospective student seeking the ideal fit for your educational goals or an individual curious about the nuances of these two institutions, this comprehensive analysis will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your academic journey.

	Itawamba Community College	Roane State Community College
Overview
Location	Fulton, Mississippi	Harriman, Tennessee
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	54.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	99.6%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	17 - 22
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score		87.0%
Total number of applicants		2,085
Total number of admissions given out		2,076
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,411
Yield rate		68.0%
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: $15,290 Out of state: $17,490	In state: $16,942 Out of state: $29,758
Average net price	$5,491	$4,853
Tuition	In state: $2,900 Out of state: $5,100	In state: $4,414 Out of state: $17,230
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $1,600 Meal plan: $2,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	93.0% Average amount $5,679	99.0% Average amount $6,235
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $3,413	3.0% Average amount $4,389
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $10,070	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,348 Men 38.2% Women 61.8%	4,775 Men 33.7% Women 66.3%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	3.8%	0.6%
International students	N/A	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,000	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Arkansas Georgia	Tennessee Georgia Alabama Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Automotive Technology Business Education	Liberal Arts Health Professions Engineering Technologies Business Family and Consumer Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	19:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	49.8%	30.3%
Dropout rate	30.7%	56.5%
Transferred out	14.8%	6.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,916 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $54,670 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,065 Year 2: $51,794 Year 3: $54,021 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,300 Year 2: $47,595 Year 3: $51,126 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,773 Year 2: $44,737 Year 3: $44,679 Computer Programming (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,685 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $37,468 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,305 Year 2: $28,816 Year 3: $36,994 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $33,809 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $35,697 Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,118 Year 2: $22,771 Year 3: $28,295 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,964 Year 2: $17,399 Year 3: $28,045 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,084 Year 2: $22,806 Year 3: $27,675	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $50,122 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,635 Year 2: $47,846 Year 3: $48,746 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $34,691 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $44,511 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,057 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $43,875 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,344 Year 2: $39,489 Year 3: $41,955 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,163 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $37,698 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $31,673 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: $33,797 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,691 Year 2: $24,615 Year 3: $32,982 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $20,890 Year 2: $21,448 Year 3: $28,362 Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: $26,884

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