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 |
| Richland Community College | Decatur, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Spoon River College | Canton, 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 |
| Richland Community College | $10,800 / $17,070 | - | 40% | 13:1 | 2,075 |
| Shawnee Community College | $7,200 / $7,500 | - | 50% | 14:1 | 1,174 |
| Spoon River College | $11,460 / $12,540 | - | 41% | 14:1 | 1,212 |
| Frontier Community College | $10,270 / $12,340 | - | 55% | 23:1 | 1,740 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |