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Harper COD Waubonsee MCC College of Lake County Triton College Rock Valley College Oakton Community College| Southwestern Illinois College | Elgin Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWIC | ECC | ||
| Location | Belleville, IL | Elgin, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,188 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swic.edu | elgin.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWIC | ECC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $3,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,940 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,950 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,768 | $3,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,514 | $5,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 65% |
Admission |
SWIC | ECC | ||
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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 |
SWIC | ECC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWIC | ECC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,975 | $5,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $55 |
Diversity |
SWIC | ECC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SWIC | ECC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SWIC | ECC | ||
| 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
- Elgin Community College is larger than than SWIC based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 7,188 students)
SWIC vs. ECC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWIC or ECC?
- Elgin Community College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than SWIC for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $6,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at ECC than Southwestern Illinois College ($9,504.00 vs. $5,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elgin Community College than SWIC ($3,968 vs. $6,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Illinois College are 54.5% lower than costs at Elgin Community College ($4,950 vs. $7,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elgin Community College than Southwestern Illinois College (65% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Illinois College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Elgin Community College ($5,514 vs. $5,148)
Which college is harder to get into, SWIC or ECC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECC or SWIC .
SWIC vs. ECC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWIC or ECC? 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 ECC and SWIC.
- Graduates from Elgin Community College earn on average $5,400 more per year than SWIC graduates after ten years. ($35,500 vs. $30,100)
- Elgin Community College students graduate with a $1,582 lower median federal student loan debt than SWIC graduates. ($5,393 vs. $6,975)
- ECC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than SWIC graduates. ($55 vs. $72)
- More ECC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWIC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/