C of Lake County vs. Harper College
Both College of Lake County and William Rainey Harper College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare College of Lake County and William Rainey Harper College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- C of Lake County's tuition ($14,036) is more expensive than Harper College ($11,802).
- C of Lake County's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Harper College (20 to 1).
- Harper College (13,069 students) is larger than C of Lake County (12,290 students) with more enrolled students.
- Harper College ($4,546) has higher amount of financial aid than C of Lake County ($4,509).
- Harper College's graduation rate (46%) is higher than C of Lake County (38%).

College of Lake County
Public, 2-4 years • Grayslake, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$10,531 In-State
$14,036 out-of-state
$14,036 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,509
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,290 (All undergraduate)
3,146 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
216 Faculties (full-time)
787 Staffs (full-time)
$105,356 Faculty Salary
$64,139 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

William Rainey Harper College
Public, 2-4 years • Palatine, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$9,990 In-State
$11,802 out-of-state
$11,802 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,546
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
13,069 (All undergraduate)
2,175 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
196 Faculties (full-time)
735 Staffs (full-time)
$96,287 Faculty Salary
$69,748 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
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Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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