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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Highland Community College | Freeport, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Triton College | River Grove, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Frontier Community College | Fairfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College | $7,140 / $9,516 | - | 37% | 18:1 | 8,910 |
| Highland Community College | $6,976 / $7,120 | - | 49% | 11:1 | 1,184 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | $9,552 / $12,552 | - | 42% | 15:1 | 3,973 |
| Triton College | $11,790 / $14,880 | - | 34% | 20:1 | 8,616 |
| Waubonsee Community College | $11,369 / $12,330 | - | 33% | 20:1 | 7,491 |
| Frontier Community College | $10,270 / $12,340 | - | 55% | 23:1 | 1,740 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |