Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park vs. Prairie State
Both Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park and Prairie State College are 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park and Prairie State College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park's tuition ($31,882) is more expensive than Prairie State ($11,064).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park (29 to 1).
- Prairie State (3,045 students) is larger than Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park (1,345 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($6,635) has higher amount of financial aid than Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park ($4,022).
- Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park's graduation rate (65%) is higher than Prairie State (19%).

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Private, 2-4 years • Melrose Park, IL #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$31,882
Financial Aid
$4,022
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Enrollment
1,345 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
98 Staffs (full-time)
$50,909 Faculty Salary
$57,079 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
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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