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Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama Springhill Alabama State AUM Tuskegee University Alabama University of Mobile Birmingham Southern College| George C Wallace State Community College Dothan | Marion Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WCCD | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Location | Dothan, AL | Marion, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,832 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wallace.edu | marionmilitary.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCCD | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,750 | $6,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,450 | $4,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $1,106 | $10,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,349 | $9,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 92% |
Admission |
WCCD | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 622 | ||
| Admitted | - | 390 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WCCD | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCCD | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,800 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $11,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $118 |
Diversity |
WCCD | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
WCCD | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 55% | ||
Campus |
WCCD | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George C Wallace State Community College Dothan is larger than than Marion Military Institute based on total student enrollment (3,832 students vs. 320 students)
WCCD vs. Marion Military Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCCD or Marion Military Institute?
- Marion Military Institute is 60% more expensive to attend than WCCD for in-state tuition ($6,000.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Marion Military Institute than George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ($12,000.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan than Marion Military Institute ($1,106 vs. $10,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marion Military Institute are 90.9% lower than costs at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ($4,950 vs. $9,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marion Military Institute than George C Wallace State Community College Dothan (92% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marion Military Institute students is 30% larger than aid received George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ($9,553 vs. $7,349)
Which college is harder to get into, WCCD or Marion Military Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marion Military Institute or WCCD .
WCCD vs. Marion Military Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCCD or Marion Military Institute? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Marion Military Institute and WCCD.
- Graduates from Marion Military Institute earn on average $18,100 more per year than WCCD graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $29,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/