Prairie State vs. SSC
Both Prairie State College and South Suburban College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Prairie State College and South Suburban College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SSC's tuition ($12,683) is more expensive than Prairie State ($11,064).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than SSC (17 to 1).
- SSC (3,873 students) is larger than Prairie State (3,045 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($6,635) has higher amount of financial aid than SSC ($5,016).
- SSC's graduation rate (24%) 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

South Suburban College
Public, 2-4 years • South Holland, IL Best Community Colleges in IL, #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$11,033 In-State
$12,683 out-of-state
$12,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,016
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,873 (All undergraduate)
788 Online Students
Graduation Rate
24% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
66 Faculties (full-time)
257 Staffs (full-time)
$71,652 Faculty Salary
$58,241 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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