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COD MVCC Waubonsee ICC Parkland College Kankakee Community College Prairie State College Morton College IVCC| Joliet Junior College | Heartland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Joliet Junior College | Heartland Community College | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,212 | 4,774 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jjc.edu | heartland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Joliet Junior College | Heartland Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,480 | $4,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,750 | $14,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,332 | $8,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,440 | $11,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,708 | $4,674 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 68% |
Admission |
Joliet Junior College | Heartland Community 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Joliet Junior College | Heartland Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Joliet Junior College | Heartland Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,000 | $6,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $69 |
Diversity |
Joliet Junior College | Heartland Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Joliet Junior College | Heartland Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Joliet Junior College | Heartland Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Joliet Junior College is larger than than Heartland Community College based on total student enrollment (10,212 students vs. 4,774 students)
Joliet Junior College vs. Heartland Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Joliet Junior College or Heartland Community College?
- Joliet Junior College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Heartland Community College for in-state tuition ($11,700.00 vs. $9,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Heartland Community College than Joliet Junior College ($14,490.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Joliet Junior College than Heartland Community College ($4,440 vs. $11,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heartland Community College are 6.3% lower than costs at Joliet Junior College ($8,776 vs. $9,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Joliet Junior College than Heartland Community College (73% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Joliet Junior College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Heartland Community College ($4,708 vs. $4,674)
Which college is harder to get into, Joliet Junior College or Heartland Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heartland Community College or Joliet Junior College .
Joliet Junior College vs. Heartland Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Joliet Junior College or Heartland Community 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 Heartland Community College and Joliet Junior College.
- Graduates from Joliet Junior College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Heartland Community College graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $30,500)
- Heartland Community College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Joliet Junior College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $8,000)
- Heartland Community College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Joliet Junior College graduates. ($69 vs. $82)
- More Heartland Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Joliet Junior College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/