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Harper COD Oakton Community College Waubonsee MCC Triton College Rock Valley College Gateway Technical College| Elgin Community College | College of Lake County | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECC | College of Lake County | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Grayslake, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,614 | 12,290 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elgin.edu | clcillinois.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECC | College of Lake County | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,180 | $4,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $13,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,987 | $4,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,662 | $6,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 52% |
Admission |
ECC | College of Lake County | ||
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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 |
ECC | College of Lake County | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECC | College of Lake County | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,393 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $55 | $56 |
Diversity |
ECC | College of Lake County | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
ECC | College of Lake County | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECC | College of Lake County | ||
| 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
- College of Lake County is larger than than ECC based on total student enrollment (12,290 students vs. 9,614 students)
ECC vs. College of Lake County Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECC or College of Lake County?
- College of Lake County is 38.5% more expensive to attend than ECC for in-state tuition ($9,872.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at College of Lake County than Elgin Community College ($13,377.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Lake County than ECC ($4,785 vs. $4,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elgin Community College are 79.7% lower than costs at College of Lake County ($7,650 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Lake County than Elgin Community College (52% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Lake County students is 29.9% larger than aid received Elgin Community College ($6,054 vs. $4,662)
Which college is harder to get into, ECC or College of Lake County? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Lake County or ECC .
ECC vs. College of Lake County Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECC or College of Lake County? 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 College of Lake County and ECC.
- Graduates from College of Lake County earn on average $300 more per year than ECC graduates after ten years. ($35,800 vs. $35,500)
- Elgin Community College students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Lake County graduates. ($5,393 vs. $5,500)
- ECC graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than College of Lake County graduates. ($55 vs. $56)
- More College of Lake County graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/