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MVCC Prairie State College ICC Joliet Junior College| Illinois Valley Community College | South Suburban College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IVCC | SSC | ||
| Location | Oglesby, IL | South Holland, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,371 | 3,905 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivcc.edu | ssc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVCC | SSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,768 | $4,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,082 | $12,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,730 | $4,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,969 | $4,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,328 | $6,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 74% |
Admission |
IVCC | 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 |
IVCC | SSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVCC | SSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | N/A |
Diversity |
IVCC | SSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
IVCC | SSC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IVCC | 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
- South Suburban College is larger than than IVCC based on total student enrollment (3,905 students vs. 2,371 students)
IVCC vs. SSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVCC or SSC?
- Illinois Valley Community College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than SSC for in-state tuition ($12,937.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at IVCC than South Suburban College ($14,082.00 vs. $12,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Suburban College than IVCC ($4,289 vs. $5,969)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Suburban College are 53% lower than costs at Illinois Valley Community College ($4,400 vs. $6,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Suburban College than Illinois Valley Community College (74% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Suburban College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Illinois Valley Community College ($6,320 vs. $5,328)
Which college is harder to get into, IVCC or SSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SSC or IVCC .
IVCC vs. SSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVCC 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 IVCC.
- Graduates from Illinois Valley Community College earn on average $2,900 more per year than SSC graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $30,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/