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ICC Joliet Junior College| Illinois Valley Community College | Lincoln Land Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IVCC | LLCC | ||
| Location | Oglesby, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,371 | 4,444 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivcc.edu | llcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVCC | LLCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,768 | $3,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,082 | $9,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,730 | $8,145 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,969 | $4,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,328 | $5,136 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 98% |
Admission |
IVCC | LLCC | ||
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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 |
IVCC | LLCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVCC | LLCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $98 |
Diversity |
IVCC | LLCC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
IVCC | LLCC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVCC | LLCC | ||
| 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
- Lincoln Land Community College is larger than than IVCC based on total student enrollment (4,444 students vs. 2,371 students)
IVCC vs. LLCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVCC or LLCC?
- Illinois Valley Community College is 100.4% more expensive to attend than LLCC for in-state tuition ($12,937.00 vs. $6,456.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at IVCC than Lincoln Land Community College ($14,082.00 vs. $9,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Land Community College than IVCC ($4,265 vs. $5,969)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Valley Community College are 21% lower than costs at Lincoln Land Community College ($6,730 vs. $8,145)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Land Community College than Illinois Valley Community College (98% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Valley Community College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Lincoln Land Community College ($5,328 vs. $5,136)
Which college is harder to get into, IVCC or LLCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LLCC or IVCC .
IVCC vs. LLCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVCC or LLCC? 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 LLCC and IVCC.
- Graduates from Illinois Valley Community College earn on average $600 more per year than LLCC graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,700)
- Lincoln Land Community College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IVCC graduates. ($9,500 vs. $10,500)
- LLCC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IVCC graduates. ($98 vs. $108)
- More IVCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LLCC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/