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Compare Des Moines Area Community College and Southwestern Community College

Both Des Moines Area Community College and Southwestern Community College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Iowa. The following statements compare Des Moines Area Community College and Southwestern Community College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • SWCC's tuition ($8,316) is more expensive than DMACC ($6,690).
  • SWCC's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than DMACC (21 to 1).
  • DMACC (23,697 students) is larger than SWCC (1,566 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SWCC ($6,615) has higher amount of financial aid than DMACC ($4,524).
  • SWCC's graduation rate (59%) is higher than DMACC (39%).
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Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College

Public, 2-4 years • Ankeny, IA
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$5,790 In-State
$6,690 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,524
Enrollment
23,697 (All undergraduate)
5,497 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
355 Faculties (full-time)
897 Staffs (full-time)
$74,046 Faculty Salary
$74,725 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
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Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College

Public, 2-4 years • Creston, IA
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$8,064 In-State
$8,316 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,615
Enrollment
1,566 (All undergraduate)
663 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
39 Faculties (full-time)
141 Staffs (full-time)
$50,991 Faculty Salary
$46,743 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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