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Joliet Junior College COD SSC Prairie State College City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Morton College| Moraine Valley Community College | Southeastern Illinois College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MVCC | SIC | ||
| Location | Palos Hills, IL | Harrisburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,511 | 1,379 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morainevalley.edu | sic.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVCC | SIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,216 | $3,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,096 | $5,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,725 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $1,711 | $8,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,669 | $4,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 73% |
Admission |
MVCC | 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 |
MVCC | SIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVCC | SIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $31,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,138 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $94 | N/A |
Diversity |
MVCC | SIC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MVCC | SIC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MVCC | 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
- Moraine Valley Community College is larger than than SIC based on total student enrollment (10,511 students vs. 1,379 students)
MVCC vs. SIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVCC or SIC?
- Moraine Valley Community College is 50.7% more expensive to attend than SIC for in-state tuition ($7,776.00 vs. $5,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at MVCC than Southeastern Illinois College ($9,096.00 vs. $5,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moraine Valley Community College than SIC ($1,711 vs. $8,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moraine Valley Community College are 24.2% lower than costs at Southeastern Illinois College ($5,725 vs. $7,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Illinois College than Moraine Valley Community College (73% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moraine Valley Community College students is 83.2% larger than aid received Southeastern Illinois College ($8,669 vs. $4,733)
Which college is harder to get into, MVCC or SIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIC or MVCC .
MVCC vs. SIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVCC 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 MVCC.
- Graduates from Moraine Valley Community College earn on average $4,500 more per year than SIC graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $31,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/