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ICC Joliet Junior College| Illinois Valley Community College | Northwestern College Southwestern Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IVCC | Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus | ||
| Location | Oglesby, IL | Bridgeview, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,371 | 514 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ivcc.edu | nc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVCC | Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,768 | $18,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,082 | $18,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,730 | $8,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,969 | $27,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,328 | $2,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 91% |
Admission |
IVCC | Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
IVCC | Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVCC | Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $279 |
Diversity |
IVCC | Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 13% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
IVCC | Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IVCC | Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus | ||
| 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
- Illinois Valley Community College is larger than than Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus based on total student enrollment (2,371 students vs. 514 students)
IVCC vs. Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVCC or Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus?
- Northwestern College Southwestern Campus is 41.3% more expensive to attend than IVCC for in-state tuition ($18,280.00 vs. $12,937.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus than Illinois Valley Community College ($18,280.00 vs. $14,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Valley Community College than Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus ($5,969 vs. $27,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Valley Community College are 20.4% lower than costs at Northwestern College Southwestern Campus ($6,730 vs. $8,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College Southwestern Campus than Illinois Valley Community College (91% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Valley Community College students is 98.5% larger than aid received Northwestern College Southwestern Campus ($5,328 vs. $2,684)
Which college is harder to get into, IVCC or Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus or IVCC .
IVCC vs. Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVCC or Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus? 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 Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus and IVCC.
- Graduates from Illinois Valley Community College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,000)
- Illinois Valley Community College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus graduates. ($10,500 vs. $27,000)
- IVCC graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus graduates. ($108 vs. $279)
- More IVCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/