In this page, we introduce the top 10 community colleges and compare tuition costs between them. In the United States, community colleges, sometimes called junior colleges, technical colleges, two-year colleges, or city colleges, are primarily two-year public institutions providing higher education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees. Many also offer continuing and adult education. After graduating from a community college, some students transfer to a four-year liberal arts college or university for two to three years to complete a bachelor's degree.
General information and comparison between top 10 community college
In the top 10 community college, Saint Paul College (A Community and Technical College) is on the top of the list and North Florida Community College is positioned on second. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the top 10 community college.
Rank | Name | Location | Type | Population | Student Faculty Ratio |
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1 | Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College | Saint Paul, MN | Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years | 6,746 | 4.00 % |
2 | North Florida Community College | Madison, FL | Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years | 1,269 | 5.26 % |
3 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years | 3,066 | 8.33 % |
4 | Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | Shell Lake, WI | Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years | 3,596 | 7.69 % |
5 | Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus | Birmingham, AL | Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years | 3,419 | 5.56 % |
6 | Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains, MO | Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years | 2,102 | 4.00 % |
7 | Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs, WY | Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years | 3,692 | 6.25 % |
8 | Capital Area Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus | Baton Rouge, LA | Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years | 3,762 | 3.33 % |
9 | Snow College | Ephraim, UT | Public, Four or more years | 4,599 | 5.00 % |
10 | North Central Missouri College | Trenton, MO | Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years | 1,786 | 4.76 % |
Below section describes the tuition and other costs for each top 10 community college. You can analyze and compare tuition cost between them with tables and charts. In addition you can compare tuition and financial aids for the schools including statistical data for living costs, grants, and loans at top 10 community college tuition comparing page.
Tuition and Fees - Undergraduate
The average undergraduate school tuition for the top 10 community colleges is $ 3,208 for in-state students and $ 6,985 for out-of-state students.
In-State | Out-Of-State | |||||
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Tuition | Fees | Books | Tuition | Fees | Books | |
Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College | $ 4,851 | $ 347 | $ 1,200 | $ 4,851 | $ 347 | $ 1,200 |
North Florida Community College | $ 2,280 | $ 714 | $ 1,400 | $ 9,180 | $ 2,280 | $ 1,400 |
North Dakota State College of Science | $ 3,478 | $ 616 | $ 1,000 | $ 9,286 | $ 616 | $ 1,000 |
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | $ 3,910 | $ 386 | $ 1,574 | $ 5,866 | $ 386 | $ 1,574 |
Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus | $ 3,360 | $ 870 | $ 1,400 | $ 6,720 | $ 870 | $ 1,400 |
Missouri State University-West Plains | $ 3,720 | $ 300 | $ 940 | $ 7,140 | $ 300 | $ 940 |
Western Wyoming Community College | $ 1,896 | $ 386 | $ 1,000 | $ 5,688 | $ 386 | $ 1,000 |
Capital Area Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus | $ 2,550 | $ 586 | $ 1,200 | $ 6,414 | $ 586 | $ 1,200 |
Snow College | $ 2,830 | $ 390 | $ 2,500 | $ 10,332 | $ 390 | $ 2,500 |
North Central Missouri College | $ 3,210 | $ 600 | $ 1,048 | $ 4,380 | $ 600 | $ 1,048 |