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Joliet Junior College COD ECC Harper SSC Prairie State College College of Lake County City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Morton College| McHenry County College | Moraine Valley Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCC | MVCC | ||
| Location | Crystal Lake, IL | Palos Hills, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,874 | 10,511 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mchenry.edu | morainevalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | MVCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,345 | $3,216 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,175 | $9,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,468 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,336 | $1,711 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,940 | $8,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 56% |
Admission |
MCC | MVCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MCC | MVCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | MVCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $9,138 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $94 |
Diversity |
MCC | MVCC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
MCC | MVCC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MCC | MVCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moraine Valley Community College is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (10,511 students vs. 8,874 students)
MCC vs. MVCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or MVCC?
- McHenry County College is 39.2% more expensive to attend than MVCC for in-state tuition ($10,824.00 vs. $7,776.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at MCC than Moraine Valley Community College ($14,175.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moraine Valley Community College than MCC ($1,711 vs. $6,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moraine Valley Community College are 65.4% lower than costs at McHenry County College ($5,725 vs. $9,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McHenry County College than Moraine Valley Community College (78% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moraine Valley Community College students is 120% larger than aid received McHenry County College ($8,669 vs. $3,940)
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or MVCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVCC or MCC .
MCC vs. MVCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC or MVCC? 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 MVCC and MCC.
- Graduates from Moraine Valley Community College earn on average $3,600 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,800)
- McHenry County College students graduate with a $4,638 lower median federal student loan debt than MVCC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $9,138)
- MCC graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than MVCC graduates. ($46 vs. $94)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVCC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/