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Heartland Community College Carl Sandburg College Parkland College ISU IVCC SRC| Danville Area Community College | Illinois Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DACC | ICC | ||
| Location | Danville, IL | East Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,924 | 7,044 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dacc.edu | icc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DACC | ICC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,350 | $4,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,800 | $11,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $3,600 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,122 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,613 | $3,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DACC | ICC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
DACC | ICC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DACC | ICC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $67 |
Diversity |
DACC | ICC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
DACC | ICC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DACC | ICC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Central College is larger than than DACC based on total student enrollment (7,044 students vs. 1,924 students)
DACC vs. ICC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DACC or ICC?
- Illinois Central College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than DACC for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at ICC than Danville Area Community College ($11,700.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Danville Area Community College than ICC ($5,122 vs. $11,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Danville Area Community College are 187.5% lower than costs at Illinois Central College ($3,600 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Central College than Danville Area Community College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Danville Area Community College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Illinois Central College ($4,613 vs. $3,994)
Which college is harder to get into, DACC or ICC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ICC or DACC .
DACC vs. ICC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DACC or ICC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ICC and DACC.
- Graduates from Illinois Central College earn on average $4,100 more per year than DACC graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $29,600)
- Danville Area Community College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ICC graduates. ($5,500 vs. $6,500)
- DACC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ICC graduates. ($56 vs. $67)
- More DACC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ICC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/