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COD Morton College Harper Oakton Community College City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College MVCC Prairie State College City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College ECC City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College| South Suburban College | Triton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SSC | Triton College | ||
| Location | South Holland, IL | River Grove, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,905 | 8,616 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ssc.edu | triton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SSC | Triton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,560 | $4,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,150 | $13,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,400 | $7,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,289 | $5,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,320 | $6,125 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 75% |
Admission |
SSC | Triton 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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
SSC | Triton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SSC | Triton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $63 |
Diversity |
SSC | Triton College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 62% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
SSC | Triton College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SSC | Triton 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
- Triton College is larger than than SSC based on total student enrollment (8,616 students vs. 3,905 students)
SSC vs. Triton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SSC or Triton College?
- Triton College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than SSC for in-state tuition ($11,010.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Triton College than South Suburban College ($13,950.00 vs. $12,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Suburban College than Triton College ($4,289 vs. $5,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Suburban College are 63% lower than costs at Triton College ($4,400 vs. $7,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Triton College than South Suburban College (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Suburban College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Triton College ($6,320 vs. $6,125)
Which college is harder to get into, SSC or Triton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Triton College or SSC .
SSC vs. Triton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SSC or Triton 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 Triton College and SSC.
- Graduates from Triton College earn on average $6,400 more per year than SSC graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $30,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/