Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) vs CCC-Grand Island

Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) and Central Community College (CCC) stand out as two prominent educational institutions in Nebraska, each offering unique opportunities for higher learning. While both colleges share a commitment to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects. WNCC boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students, while CCC's smaller student body fosters a more intimate learning environment. CCC offers a wider range of academic programs, including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificates, while WNCC focuses primarily on associate degrees and certificates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Central Community College	Western Nebraska Community College
Overview
Location	Grand Island, Nebraska	Scottsbluff, 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: $15,032 Out of state: $15,128
Average net price	$9,378	$6,756
Tuition	In state: $2,760 Out of state: $4,140	In state: $2,556 Out of state: $2,652
Room & board	$7,566	$7,496
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	78.0% Average amount $4,235	96.0% Average amount $6,892
Students receiving federal student loan	25.0% Average amount $4,108	26.0% Average amount $4,148
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,309 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%	1,306 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	3.0%	N/A
International students	N/A	4.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	553	336
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Automotive Technology Health Professions Business Precision Production Liberal Arts	Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science Education Automotive Technology
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.3%	42.4%
Dropout rate	36.2%	52.4%
Transferred out	15.3%	N/A
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: N/A Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $57,758 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,127 Year 3: $44,748 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,154 Year 3: N/A

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