Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Chicago, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Parkland College | Champaign, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Rend Lake College | Ina, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| William Rainey Harper College | Palatine, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | $11,520 / $14,430 | - | 22% | 19:1 | 5,559 |
| Elgin Community College | $7,140 / $9,516 | - | 37% | 18:1 | 8,910 |
| Parkland College | $9,642 / $13,266 | - | 33% | 15:1 | 5,686 |
| Rend Lake College | $7,800 / $7,800 | - | 55% | 19:1 | 2,017 |
| William Rainey Harper College | $9,990 / $11,802 | - | 43% | 18:1 | 12,434 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |