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Overview |
Triton College | Waubonsee | ||
| Location | River Grove, IL | Sugar Grove, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,616 | 7,491 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | triton.edu | waubonsee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Triton College | Waubonsee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,290 | $3,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,950 | $11,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,170 | $9,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,936 | $5,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,125 | $7,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 49% |
Admission |
Triton College | Waubonsee | ||
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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 |
Triton College | Waubonsee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Triton College | Waubonsee | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,100 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $67 |
Diversity |
Triton College | Waubonsee | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Triton College | Waubonsee | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Triton College | Waubonsee | ||
| 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
- Triton College is larger than than Waubonsee based on total student enrollment (8,616 students vs. 7,491 students)
Triton College vs. Waubonsee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Triton College or Waubonsee ?
- Triton College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Waubonsee for in-state tuition ($11,010.00 vs. $10,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Triton College than Waubonsee Community College ($13,950.00 vs. $11,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waubonsee Community College than Triton College ($5,028 vs. $5,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Triton College are 35.6% lower than costs at Waubonsee Community College ($7,170 vs. $9,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Triton College than Waubonsee Community College (75% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waubonsee Community College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Triton College ($7,036 vs. $6,125)
Which college is harder to get into, Triton College or Waubonsee ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waubonsee or Triton College .
Triton College vs. Waubonsee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Triton College or Waubonsee ? 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 Waubonsee and Triton College.
- Graduates from Triton College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Waubonsee graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $34,900)
- Triton College students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than Waubonsee graduates. ($6,100 vs. $6,500)
- Triton College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Waubonsee graduates. ($63 vs. $67)
- More Waubonsee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Triton College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/