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Harper COD Waubonsee MCC College of Lake County Triton College Rock Valley College Oakton Community College ICC Joliet Junior College| Elgin Community College | Illinois Valley Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECC | IVCC | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Oglesby, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 2,371 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elgin.edu | ivcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECC | IVCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,168 | $3,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $14,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $6,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,968 | $5,969 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,148 | $5,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 39% |
Admission |
ECC | IVCC | ||
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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 | IVCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECC | IVCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,393 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $55 | $108 |
Diversity |
ECC | IVCC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
ECC | IVCC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECC | IVCC | ||
| 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 IVCC based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 2,371 students)
ECC vs. IVCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECC or IVCC?
- Illinois Valley Community College is 81.5% more expensive to attend than ECC for in-state tuition ($12,937.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at IVCC than Elgin Community College ($14,082.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elgin Community College than IVCC ($3,968 vs. $5,969)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Valley Community College are 13.7% lower than costs at Elgin Community College ($6,730 vs. $7,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elgin Community College than Illinois Valley Community College (65% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Valley Community College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Elgin Community College ($5,328 vs. $5,148)
Which college is harder to get into, ECC or IVCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IVCC or ECC .
ECC vs. IVCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECC or IVCC? 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 IVCC and ECC.
- Graduates from Elgin Community College earn on average $2,200 more per year than IVCC graduates after ten years. ($35,500 vs. $33,300)
- Elgin Community College students graduate with a $5,107 lower median federal student loan debt than IVCC graduates. ($5,393 vs. $10,500)
- ECC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than IVCC graduates. ($55 vs. $108)
- More ECC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IVCC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/