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COD MVCC ECC Harper Waubonsee College of Lake County Kankakee Community College Prairie State College Morton College IVCC| Joliet Junior College | McHenry County College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Joliet Junior College | MCC | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Crystal Lake, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,212 | 8,874 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jjc.edu | mchenry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Joliet Junior College | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,480 | $3,345 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,750 | $14,175 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,332 | $9,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,440 | $6,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,708 | $3,940 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 78% |
Admission |
Joliet Junior College | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Joliet Junior College | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Joliet Junior College | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $46 |
Diversity |
Joliet Junior College | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Joliet Junior College | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Joliet Junior College | MCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Joliet Junior College is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (10,212 students vs. 8,874 students)
Joliet Junior College vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Joliet Junior College or MCC?
- Joliet Junior College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($11,700.00 vs. $10,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at MCC than Joliet Junior College ($14,175.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Joliet Junior College than MCC ($4,440 vs. $6,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Joliet Junior College are 1.5% lower than costs at McHenry County College ($9,332 vs. $9,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McHenry County College than Joliet Junior College (78% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Joliet Junior College students is 19.5% larger than aid received McHenry County College ($4,708 vs. $3,940)
Which college is harder to get into, Joliet Junior College or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or Joliet Junior College .
Joliet Junior College vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Joliet Junior College 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 Joliet Junior College.
- Graduates from Joliet Junior College earn on average $1,300 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $32,800)
- McHenry County College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Joliet Junior College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,000)
- MCC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Joliet Junior College graduates. ($46 vs. $82)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Joliet Junior College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/