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MVCC Prairie State College Heartland Community College Carl Sandburg College ISU IVCC SRC| Illinois Central College | South Suburban College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ICC | SSC | ||
| Location | East Peoria, IL | South Holland, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,044 | 3,905 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | icc.edu | ssc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ICC | SSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,650 | $4,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,700 | $12,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $4,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,559 | $4,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,994 | $6,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
ICC | SSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
ICC | SSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ICC | SSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | N/A |
Diversity |
ICC | SSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ICC | SSC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ICC | SSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Central College is larger than than SSC based on total student enrollment (7,044 students vs. 3,905 students)
ICC vs. SSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ICC or SSC?
- South Suburban College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than ICC for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at SSC than Illinois Central College ($12,150.00 vs. $11,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Suburban College than ICC ($4,289 vs. $11,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Suburban College are 135.2% lower than costs at Illinois Central College ($4,400 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Central College than South Suburban College (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Suburban College students is 58.2% larger than aid received Illinois Central College ($6,320 vs. $3,994)
Which college is harder to get into, ICC or SSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SSC or ICC .
ICC vs. SSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ICC or SSC? 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 SSC and ICC.
- Graduates from Illinois Central College earn on average $3,300 more per year than SSC graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $30,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/