Prairie State vs. Rock Valley
Both Prairie State College and Rock Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Prairie State College and Rock Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Rock Valley's tuition ($21,344) is more expensive than Prairie State ($11,064).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Rock Valley (18 to 1).
- Rock Valley (5,480 students) is larger than Prairie State (3,045 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($6,635) has higher amount of financial aid than Rock Valley ($2,622).
- Rock Valley's graduation rate (40%) is higher than Prairie State (19%).

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

Rock Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Rockford, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$10,274 In-State
$21,344 out-of-state
$21,344 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,622
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
5,480 (All undergraduate)
1,005 Online Students
Graduation Rate
40% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
117 Faculties (full-time)
404 Staffs (full-time)
$70,509 Faculty Salary
$51,461 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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