IVCC vs. Prairie State
Both Illinois Valley Community College and Prairie State College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Illinois Valley Community College and Prairie State College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- IVCC's tuition ($14,981) is more expensive than Prairie State ($11,064).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than IVCC (15 to 1).
- Prairie State (3,045 students) is larger than IVCC (2,594 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($6,635) has higher amount of financial aid than IVCC ($3,637).
- IVCC's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Prairie State (19%).

Illinois Valley Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Oglesby, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$13,835 In-State
$14,981 out-of-state
$14,981 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,637
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,594 (All undergraduate)
277 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
71 Faculties (full-time)
180 Staffs (full-time)
$73,420 Faculty Salary
$55,862 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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