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Harper COD Waubonsee MCC MVCC Prairie State College College of Lake County Triton College Rock Valley College Oakton Community College| Elgin Community College | South Suburban College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECC | SSC | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | South Holland, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 3,905 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elgin.edu | ssc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECC | SSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,168 | $4,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $12,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $4,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,968 | $4,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,148 | $6,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 74% |
Admission |
ECC | 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 |
ECC | SSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECC | SSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,393 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $55 | N/A |
Diversity |
ECC | SSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ECC | SSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ECC | 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
- Elgin Community College is larger than than SSC based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 3,905 students)
ECC vs. SSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECC or SSC?
- South Suburban College is 47.3% more expensive to attend than ECC for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at SSC than Elgin Community College ($12,150.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elgin Community College than SSC ($3,968 vs. $4,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Suburban College are 73.9% lower than costs at Elgin Community College ($4,400 vs. $7,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Suburban College than Elgin Community College (74% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Suburban College students is 22.8% larger than aid received Elgin Community College ($6,320 vs. $5,148)
Which college is harder to get into, ECC or SSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SSC or ECC .
ECC vs. SSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECC 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 ECC.
- Graduates from Elgin Community College earn on average $5,100 more per year than SSC graduates after ten years. ($35,500 vs. $30,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/