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Harper COD Waubonsee MCC College of Lake County Triton College Rock Valley College Oakton Community College| Elgin Community College | Southeastern Illinois College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECC | SIC | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Harrisburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 1,379 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elgin.edu | sic.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECC | SIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,168 | $3,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $5,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,968 | $8,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,148 | $4,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 73% |
Admission |
ECC | SIC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
ECC | SIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECC | SIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $31,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,393 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $55 | N/A |
Diversity |
ECC | SIC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ECC | SIC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ECC | SIC | ||
| 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 SIC based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 1,379 students)
ECC vs. SIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECC or SIC?
- Elgin Community College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than SIC for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at ECC than Southeastern Illinois College ($9,504.00 vs. $5,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elgin Community College than SIC ($3,968 vs. $8,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Illinois College are 7.6% lower than costs at Elgin Community College ($7,108 vs. $7,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Illinois College than Elgin Community College (73% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elgin Community College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Southeastern Illinois College ($5,148 vs. $4,733)
Which college is harder to get into, ECC or SIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIC or ECC .
ECC vs. SIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECC or SIC? 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 SIC and ECC.
- Graduates from Elgin Community College earn on average $3,600 more per year than SIC graduates after ten years. ($35,500 vs. $31,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/