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ECC Harper College of Lake County ICC Joliet Junior College| Illinois Valley Community College | McHenry County College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IVCC | MCC | ||
| Location | Oglesby, IL | Crystal Lake, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,371 | 8,874 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivcc.edu | mchenry.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVCC | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,768 | $3,345 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,082 | $14,175 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,730 | $9,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,969 | $6,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,328 | $3,940 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 78% |
Admission |
IVCC | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
IVCC | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVCC | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $46 |
Diversity |
IVCC | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
IVCC | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IVCC | MCC | ||
| 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
- McHenry County College is larger than than IVCC based on total student enrollment (8,874 students vs. 2,371 students)
IVCC vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVCC or MCC?
- Illinois Valley Community College is 19.5% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($12,937.00 vs. $10,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at MCC than Illinois Valley Community College ($14,175.00 vs. $14,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Valley Community College than MCC ($5,969 vs. $6,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Valley Community College are 40.7% lower than costs at McHenry County College ($6,730 vs. $9,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McHenry County College than Illinois Valley Community College (78% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Valley Community College students is 35.2% larger than aid received McHenry County College ($5,328 vs. $3,940)
Which college is harder to get into, IVCC or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or IVCC .
IVCC vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVCC or MCC? 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 MCC and IVCC.
- Graduates from Illinois Valley Community College earn on average $500 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,800)
- McHenry County College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IVCC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $10,500)
- MCC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than IVCC graduates. ($46 vs. $108)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IVCC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/