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Overview |
ECC | Kishwaukee College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Malta, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 2,581 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elgin.edu | kishwaukeecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECC | Kishwaukee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,168 | $4,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $13,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $10,681 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,968 | $8,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,148 | $5,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 99% |
Admission |
ECC | Kishwaukee College | ||
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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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Academics |
ECC | Kishwaukee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECC | Kishwaukee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,393 | $7,145 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $55 | $73 |
Diversity |
ECC | Kishwaukee College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
ECC | Kishwaukee College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECC | Kishwaukee College | ||
| 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 Kishwaukee College based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 2,581 students)
ECC vs. Kishwaukee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECC or Kishwaukee College?
- Kishwaukee College is 23.7% more expensive to attend than ECC for in-state tuition ($8,820.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Kishwaukee College than Elgin Community College ($13,230.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elgin Community College than Kishwaukee College ($3,968 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elgin Community College are 39.6% lower than costs at Kishwaukee College ($7,650 vs. $10,681)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kishwaukee College than Elgin Community College (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kishwaukee College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Elgin Community College ($5,246 vs. $5,148)
Which college is harder to get into, ECC or Kishwaukee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kishwaukee College or ECC .
ECC vs. Kishwaukee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECC or Kishwaukee College? 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 Kishwaukee College and ECC.
- Graduates from Kishwaukee College earn on average $1,200 more per year than ECC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $35,500)
- Elgin Community College students graduate with a $1,752 lower median federal student loan debt than Kishwaukee College graduates. ($5,393 vs. $7,145)
- ECC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Kishwaukee College graduates. ($55 vs. $73)
- More ECC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kishwaukee College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/