Gem City vs. Northwest Suburban
Both Gem City College and Northwest Suburban College are Less than 2 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Gem City College and Northwest Suburban College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Gem City's tuition ($19,425) is more expensive than Northwest Suburban ($9,534).
- Gem City's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Northwest Suburban (15 to 1).
- Northwest Suburban (44 students) is larger than Gem City (42 students) with more enrolled students.
- Gem City ($6,298) has higher amount of financial aid than Gem City ($6,298).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 86%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$19,425
Financial Aid
$6,298
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Enrollment
42 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Northwest Suburban College
Private, Less than 2 years • Rollng Meadows, IL #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$9,534
Financial Aid
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
44 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
6 Staffs (full-time)
$37,600 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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