ECC vs. Prairie State
Both Elgin Community College and Prairie State College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Elgin Community College and Prairie State College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Prairie State's tuition ($11,064) is more expensive than ECC ($9,516).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than ECC (19 to 1).
- ECC (9,614 students) is larger than Prairie State (3,045 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($6,635) has higher amount of financial aid than ECC ($3,835).
- ECC's graduation rate (41%) is higher than Prairie State (19%).

Elgin Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Elgin, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$7,140 In-State
$9,516 out-of-state
$9,516 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,835
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
9,614 (All undergraduate)
1,373 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
144 Faculties (full-time)
542 Staffs (full-time)
$99,716 Faculty Salary
$74,705 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Prairie State College
Public, 2-4 years • Chicago Heights, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$9,342 In-State
$11,064 out-of-state
$11,064 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,635
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,045 (All undergraduate)
434 Online Students
Graduation Rate
19% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
80 Faculties (full-time)
238 Staffs (full-time)
$79,794 Faculty Salary
$62,083 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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