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Overview |
Kaskaskia College | Richland Community College | ||
| Location | Centralia, IL | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,370 | 2,075 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kaskaskia.edu | richland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kaskaskia College | Richland Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,080 | $4,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,850 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,338 | $10,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,074 | $4,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,821 | $5,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Kaskaskia College | Richland Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 2.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Kaskaskia College | Richland Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kaskaskia College | Richland Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,200 | $6,762 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $53 | $69 |
Diversity |
Kaskaskia College | Richland Community College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Kaskaskia College | Richland Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Kaskaskia College | Richland Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kaskaskia College is larger than than Richland Community College based on total student enrollment (3,370 students vs. 2,075 students)
Kaskaskia College vs. Richland Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kaskaskia College or Richland Community College?
- Richland Community College is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Kaskaskia College for in-state tuition ($10,380.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Richland Community College than Kaskaskia College ($16,650.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Richland Community College than Kaskaskia College ($4,790 vs. $5,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kaskaskia College are 7.8% lower than costs at Richland Community College ($9,338 vs. $10,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kaskaskia College than Richland Community College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Richland Community College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Kaskaskia College ($5,803 vs. $4,821)
Which college is harder to get into, Kaskaskia College or Richland Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Richland Community College or Kaskaskia College .
- Accepted freshman Kaskaskia College students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Richland Community College (2.15)
Kaskaskia College vs. Richland Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kaskaskia College or Richland Community College? 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 Richland Community College and Kaskaskia College.
- Graduates of Kaskaskia College and Richland Community College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($30,000 vs. $30,000)
- Kaskaskia College students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Richland Community College graduates. ($5,200 vs. $6,762)
- Kaskaskia College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Richland Community College graduates. ($53 vs. $69)
- More Kaskaskia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Richland Community College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/