MVCC vs. Prairie State
Both Moraine Valley Community College and Prairie State College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Moraine Valley 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 MVCC ($9,846).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than MVCC (20 to 1).
- MVCC (11,144 students) is larger than Prairie State (3,045 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($6,635) has higher amount of financial aid than MVCC ($6,125).
- MVCC's graduation rate (33%) is higher than Prairie State (19%).

Moraine Valley Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Palos Hills, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$8,502 In-State
$9,846 out-of-state
$9,846 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,125
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,144 (All undergraduate)
1,380 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
182 Faculties (full-time)
578 Staffs (full-time)
$72,582 Faculty Salary
$65,281 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
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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