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Harper COD Waubonsee MCC College of Lake County Triton College Rock Valley College Oakton Community College| Elgin Community College | Rockford Career College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECC | Rockford Career College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Rockford, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | elgin.edu | rockfordcareercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECC | Rockford Career College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,168 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,968 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,148 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 0% |
Admission |
ECC | Rockford Career College | ||
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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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Academics |
ECC | Rockford Career College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECC | Rockford Career College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,393 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $55 | $206 |
Diversity |
ECC | Rockford Career College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
ECC | Rockford Career College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ECC | Rockford Career 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 Rockford Career College based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 408 students)
ECC vs. Rockford Career College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECC or Rockford Career College?
- Elgin Community College is ?% more expensive to attend than Rockford Career College for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at ECC than Rockford Career College ($9,504.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elgin Community College than Rockford Career College (65% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elgin Community College students is ?% larger than aid received Rockford Career College ($5,148 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECC or Rockford Career College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockford Career College or ECC .
ECC vs. Rockford Career College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECC or Rockford Career 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 Rockford Career College and ECC.
- Graduates from Elgin Community College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Rockford Career College graduates after ten years. ($35,500 vs. $29,900)
- Elgin Community College students graduate with a $14,607 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford Career College graduates. ($5,393 vs. $20,000)
- ECC graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford Career College graduates. ($55 vs. $206)
- More ECC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockford Career College 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/