Prairie State vs. Harper College
Both Prairie State College and William Rainey Harper College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Prairie State College and William Rainey Harper College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Harper College's tuition ($11,802) is more expensive than Prairie State ($11,064).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Harper College (20 to 1).
- Harper College (13,069 students) is larger than Prairie State (3,045 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($6,635) has higher amount of financial aid than Harper College ($4,546).
- Harper College's graduation rate (46%) 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

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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