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Harper COD Waubonsee MCC Heartland Community College College of Lake County Carl Sandburg College Triton College Rock Valley College Oakton Community College ISU IVCC| Elgin Community College | Illinois Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECC | ICC | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | East Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 7,044 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elgin.edu | icc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECC | ICC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,168 | $4,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $11,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,968 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,148 | $3,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
ECC | ICC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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 |
ECC | ICC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECC | ICC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,393 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $55 | $67 |
Diversity |
ECC | ICC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
ECC | ICC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECC | ICC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elgin Community College is larger than than ICC based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 7,044 students)
ECC vs. ICC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECC or ICC?
- Illinois Central College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than ECC for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at ICC than Elgin Community College ($11,700.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elgin Community College than ICC ($3,968 vs. $11,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elgin Community College are 35.3% lower than costs at Illinois Central College ($7,650 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Central College than Elgin Community College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elgin Community College students is 28.9% larger than aid received Illinois Central College ($5,148 vs. $3,994)
Which college is harder to get into, ECC or ICC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ICC or ECC .
ECC vs. ICC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECC 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 ECC.
- Graduates from Elgin Community College earn on average $1,800 more per year than ICC graduates after ten years. ($35,500 vs. $33,700)
- Elgin Community College students graduate with a $1,107 lower median federal student loan debt than ICC graduates. ($5,393 vs. $6,500)
- ECC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ICC graduates. ($55 vs. $67)
- More ECC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ICC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/