Prairie State vs. UTI IL
Both Prairie State College and Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc are 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Prairie State College and Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- UTI IL's tuition ($41,050) is more expensive than Prairie State ($11,064).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than UTI IL (40 to 1).
- Prairie State (3,045 students) is larger than UTI IL (1,230 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($6,635) has higher amount of financial aid than UTI IL ($4,304).
- UTI IL's graduation rate (59%) 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

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
Private, 2-4 years • Lisle, IL #IL in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$41,050
Financial Aid
$4,304
Largest Vocational Programs
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Enrollment
1,230 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
40 to 1 Students to Faculty
31 Faculties (full-time)
60 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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