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Heartland Community College Carl Sandburg College DACC ISU Richland Community College IVCC SRC| Illinois Central College | Parkland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ICC | Parkland College | ||
| Location | East Peoria, IL | Champaign, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,044 | 5,686 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | icc.edu | parkland.edu | ||
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Costs |
ICC | Parkland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,650 | $4,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,700 | $15,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $6,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,559 | $8,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,994 | $5,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
ICC | Parkland 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
ICC | Parkland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ICC | Parkland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $82 |
Diversity |
ICC | Parkland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
ICC | Parkland College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ICC | Parkland College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Central College is larger than than Parkland College based on total student enrollment (7,044 students vs. 5,686 students)
ICC vs. Parkland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ICC or Parkland College?
- Parkland College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than ICC for in-state tuition ($10,905.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Parkland College than Illinois Central College ($15,255.00 vs. $11,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Parkland College than ICC ($8,688 vs. $11,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Parkland College are 59.2% lower than costs at Illinois Central College ($6,500 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Central College than Parkland College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Parkland College students is 33.1% larger than aid received Illinois Central College ($5,316 vs. $3,994)
Which college is harder to get into, ICC or Parkland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkland College or ICC .
ICC vs. Parkland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ICC or Parkland 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 Parkland College and ICC.
- Graduates from Parkland College earn on average $300 more per year than ICC graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $33,700)
- Illinois Central College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkland College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $8,000)
- ICC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Parkland College graduates. ($67 vs. $82)
- More ICC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkland College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/