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Harper COD Waubonsee MCC College of Lake County Triton College Rock Valley College Oakton Community College| Elgin Community College | Northwestern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECC | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 67 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | elgin.edu | nc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECC | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,168 | $17,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $17,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $8,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,968 | $25,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,148 | $3,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 78% |
Admission |
ECC | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | |||
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Academics |
ECC | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECC | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,393 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $55 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECC | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
ECC | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
ECC | Northwestern College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elgin Community College is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 67 students)
ECC vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECC or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 142.4% more expensive to attend than ECC for in-state tuition ($17,280.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Northwestern College than Elgin Community College ($17,280.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elgin Community College than Northwestern College ($3,968 vs. $25,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elgin Community College are 5.9% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($7,650 vs. $8,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Elgin Community College (78% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elgin Community College students is 40.7% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($5,148 vs. $3,660)
Which college is harder to get into, ECC or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or ECC .
ECC vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECC or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and ECC.
- Graduates from Elgin Community College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($35,500 vs. $32,000)
- Elgin Community College students graduate with a $21,607 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($5,393 vs. $27,000)
- ECC graduates are paying $224 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($55 vs. $279)
- More ECC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/