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COD MVCC Waubonsee Prairie State College Kankakee Community College Morton College IVCC| Joliet Junior College | South Suburban College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Joliet Junior College | SSC | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | South Holland, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,212 | 3,905 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jjc.edu | ssc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Joliet Junior College | SSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,480 | $4,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,750 | $12,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,332 | $4,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,440 | $4,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,708 | $6,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 74% |
Admission |
Joliet Junior College | 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Joliet Junior College | SSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Joliet Junior College | SSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | N/A |
Diversity |
Joliet Junior College | SSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Joliet Junior College | SSC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Joliet Junior College | SSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Joliet Junior College is larger than than SSC based on total student enrollment (10,212 students vs. 3,905 students)
Joliet Junior College vs. SSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Joliet Junior College or SSC?
- Joliet Junior College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than SSC for in-state tuition ($11,700.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Joliet Junior College than South Suburban College ($12,750.00 vs. $12,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Suburban College than Joliet Junior College ($4,289 vs. $4,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Suburban College are 112.1% lower than costs at Joliet Junior College ($4,400 vs. $9,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Suburban College than Joliet Junior College (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Suburban College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Joliet Junior College ($6,320 vs. $4,708)
Which college is harder to get into, Joliet Junior College or SSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SSC or Joliet Junior College .
Joliet Junior College vs. SSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Joliet Junior College 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 Joliet Junior College.
- Graduates from Joliet Junior College earn on average $3,700 more per year than SSC graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $30,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/