Parkland vs. Harper College
Both Parkland College and William Rainey Harper College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Parkland College and William Rainey Harper College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Parkland's tuition ($13,266) is more expensive than Harper College ($11,802).
- Parkland's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Harper College (20 to 1).
- Harper College (13,069 students) is larger than Parkland (6,018 students) with more enrolled students.
- Parkland ($6,071) has higher amount of financial aid than Harper College ($4,546).
- Harper College's graduation rate (46%) is higher than Parkland (33%).

Parkland College
Public, 2-4 years • Champaign, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$9,642 In-State
$13,266 out-of-state
$13,266 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,071
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,018 (All undergraduate)
1,071 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
145 Faculties (full-time)
416 Staffs (full-time)
$80,364 Faculty Salary
$59,353 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

William Rainey Harper College
Public, 2-4 years • Palatine, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$9,990 In-State
$11,802 out-of-state
$11,802 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,546
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
13,069 (All undergraduate)
2,175 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
196 Faculties (full-time)
735 Staffs (full-time)
$96,287 Faculty Salary
$69,748 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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