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Overview |
SSC | Harper | ||
| Location | South Holland, IL | Palatine, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,905 | 12,434 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ssc.edu | harpercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SSC | Harper | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,560 | $3,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,150 | $11,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,400 | $15,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,289 | $8,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,320 | $5,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 68% |
Admission |
SSC | Harper | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
SSC | Harper | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SSC | Harper | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $10,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $103 |
Diversity |
SSC | Harper | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 62% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SSC | Harper | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SSC | Harper | ||
| 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
- Harper College is larger than than SSC based on total student enrollment (12,434 students vs. 3,905 students)
SSC vs. Harper Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SSC or Harper?
- South Suburban College is 12% more expensive to attend than Harper for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $9,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at SSC than Harper College ($12,150.00 vs. $11,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Suburban College than Harper ($4,289 vs. $8,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Suburban College are 249.1% lower than costs at Harper College ($4,400 vs. $15,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Suburban College than Harper College (74% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Suburban College students is 24% larger than aid received Harper College ($6,320 vs. $5,097)
Which college is harder to get into, SSC or Harper? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harper or SSC .
SSC vs. Harper Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SSC or Harper? 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 Harper and SSC.
- Graduates from Harper College earn on average $10,100 more per year than SSC graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $30,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/