| Harper College vs. WCC |
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|---|---|---|
#1 in Illinois Community Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Illinois Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Rural-serving Large | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,990 Illinois Residents $11,802 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,369 Illinois Residents $12,330 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$5,171 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,939 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,434 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Smaller7,491 |
| Larger2,714 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,398 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher43% | Graduate Rate | Lower33% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 616 | Number of faculties | 417 |
| Higher$98,824 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,991 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.