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Joliet Junior College COD Prairie State College City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Morton College| Moraine Valley Community College | South Suburban College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MVCC | SSC | ||
| Location | Palos Hills, IL | South Holland, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,511 | 3,905 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morainevalley.edu | ssc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVCC | SSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,216 | $4,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,096 | $12,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,725 | $4,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $1,711 | $4,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,669 | $6,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 74% |
Admission |
MVCC | SSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MVCC | SSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVCC | SSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,138 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $94 | N/A |
Diversity |
MVCC | SSC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MVCC | SSC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MVCC | 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
- Moraine Valley Community College is larger than than SSC based on total student enrollment (10,511 students vs. 3,905 students)
MVCC vs. SSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVCC or SSC?
- South Suburban College is 35% more expensive to attend than MVCC for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $7,776.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at SSC than Moraine Valley Community College ($12,150.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moraine Valley Community College than SSC ($1,711 vs. $4,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Suburban College are 30.1% lower than costs at Moraine Valley Community College ($4,400 vs. $5,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Suburban College than Moraine Valley Community College (74% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moraine Valley Community College students is 37.2% larger than aid received South Suburban College ($8,669 vs. $6,320)
Which college is harder to get into, MVCC or SSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SSC or MVCC .
MVCC vs. SSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVCC 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 MVCC.
- Graduates from Moraine Valley Community College earn on average $6,000 more per year than SSC graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $30,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/