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Heartland Community College DACC Richland Community College ICC Joliet Junior College| Illinois Valley Community College | Parkland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IVCC | Parkland College | ||
| Location | Oglesby, IL | Champaign, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,594 | 6,018 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivcc.edu | parkland.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVCC | Parkland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,060 | $4,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,689 | $12,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,493 | $8,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,721 | $6,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 53% |
Admission |
IVCC | 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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Academics |
IVCC | Parkland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVCC | Parkland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $82 |
Diversity |
IVCC | Parkland College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
IVCC | Parkland College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IVCC | 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
- Parkland College is larger than than IVCC based on total student enrollment (6,018 students vs. 2,594 students)
IVCC vs. Parkland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVCC or Parkland College?
- Illinois Valley Community College is 49.3% more expensive to attend than Parkland College for in-state tuition ($13,543.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at IVCC than Parkland College ($14,689.00 vs. $12,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Valley Community College than Parkland College ($7,493 vs. $8,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Valley Community College are 25.9% lower than costs at Parkland College ($6,750 vs. $8,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Valley Community College than Parkland College (100% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Parkland College students is 31% larger than aid received Illinois Valley Community College ($6,185 vs. $4,721)
Which college is harder to get into, IVCC or Parkland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkland College or IVCC .
IVCC vs. Parkland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVCC 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 IVCC.
- Graduates from Parkland College earn on average $700 more per year than IVCC graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $33,300)
- Parkland College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IVCC graduates. ($8,000 vs. $10,500)
- Parkland College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IVCC graduates. ($82 vs. $108)
- More IVCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkland College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/