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COD ECC Joliet Junior College Heartland Community College Northern Michigan University Northern Illinois Kishwaukee College Carl Sandburg College ISU IVCC Harper SRC| Illinois Central College | Waubonsee Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ICC | Waubonsee | ||
| Location | East Peoria, IL | Sugar Grove, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,044 | 7,491 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | icc.edu | waubonsee.edu | ||
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Costs |
ICC | Waubonsee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,650 | $3,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,700 | $11,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $9,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,559 | $5,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,994 | $7,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 49% |
Admission |
ICC | Waubonsee | ||
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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 | Waubonsee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ICC | Waubonsee | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $67 |
Diversity |
ICC | Waubonsee | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ICC | Waubonsee | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ICC | Waubonsee | ||
| 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
- Waubonsee Community College is larger than than ICC based on total student enrollment (7,491 students vs. 7,044 students)
ICC vs. Waubonsee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ICC or Waubonsee ?
- Waubonsee Community College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than ICC for in-state tuition ($10,434.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at ICC than Waubonsee Community College ($11,700.00 vs. $11,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waubonsee Community College than ICC ($5,028 vs. $11,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waubonsee Community College are 6.5% lower than costs at Illinois Central College ($9,720 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Central College than Waubonsee Community College (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waubonsee Community College students is 76.2% larger than aid received Illinois Central College ($7,036 vs. $3,994)
Which college is harder to get into, ICC or Waubonsee ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waubonsee or ICC .
ICC vs. Waubonsee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ICC or Waubonsee ? 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 Waubonsee and ICC.
- Graduates from Waubonsee Community College earn on average $1,200 more per year than ICC graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $33,700)
- Waubonsee Community College and ICC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($6,500 vs. $6,500)
- Waubonsee Community College and ICC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($67 vs. $67)
- More Waubonsee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ICC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/