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 (10 to 1) is lower than Rock Valley (18 to 1).
- Rock Valley (5,861 students) is larger than Prairie State (2,680 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($5,272) has higher amount of financial aid than Rock Valley ($2,765).
- Rock Valley's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Prairie State (15%).
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
$5,272
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,680 (All undergraduate)
517 Online Students
Graduation Rate
15% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
52% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
82 Faculties (full-time)
264 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
$2,765
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
5,861 (All undergraduate)
1,197 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
123 Faculties (full-time)
374 Staffs (full-time)
$70,509 Faculty Salary
$51,461 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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