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Harper COD Waubonsee MCC College of Lake County ICC Triton College Rock Valley College Oakton Community College| Carl Sandburg College | Elgin Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carl Sandburg College | ECC | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Elgin, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandburg.edu | elgin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carl Sandburg College | ECC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,200 | $3,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,710 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,210 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,094 | $3,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,044 | $5,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Carl Sandburg College | ECC | ||
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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 |
Carl Sandburg College | ECC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carl Sandburg College | ECC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,444 | $5,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $55 |
Diversity |
Carl Sandburg College | ECC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Carl Sandburg College | ECC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Carl Sandburg College | ECC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elgin Community College is larger than than Carl Sandburg College based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 1,688 students)
Carl Sandburg College vs. ECC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carl Sandburg College or ECC?
- Carl Sandburg College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than ECC for in-state tuition ($7,810.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at ECC than Carl Sandburg College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carl Sandburg College than ECC ($3,094 vs. $3,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carl Sandburg College are 23.2% lower than costs at Elgin Community College ($6,210 vs. $7,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carl Sandburg College than Elgin Community College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carl Sandburg College students is 56.3% larger than aid received Elgin Community College ($8,044 vs. $5,148)
Which college is harder to get into, Carl Sandburg College or ECC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECC or Carl Sandburg College .
Carl Sandburg College vs. ECC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carl Sandburg College or ECC? 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 ECC and Carl Sandburg College.
- Graduates from Elgin Community College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Carl Sandburg College graduates after ten years. ($35,500 vs. $30,300)
- Carl Sandburg College students graduate with a $949 lower median federal student loan debt than ECC graduates. ($4,444 vs. $5,393)
- Carl Sandburg College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than ECC graduates. ($45 vs. $55)
- More Carl Sandburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/