Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Parkland College | Champaign, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Spoon River College | Canton, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Illinois College | $6,390 / $6,210 | - | 28% | 17:1 | 7,188 |
| Carl Sandburg College | $7,910 / $8,810 | - | 42% | 16:1 | 1,688 |
| Elgin Community College | $7,140 / $9,516 | - | 37% | 18:1 | 8,910 |
| College of Lake County | $10,531 / $14,036 | - | 33% | 15:1 | 11,651 |
| Parkland College | $9,642 / $13,266 | - | 33% | 15:1 | 5,686 |
| Spoon River College | $11,460 / $12,540 | - | 41% | 14:1 | 1,212 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |