Rock Valley vs. Harper College
Both Rock Valley College and William Rainey Harper College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Rock Valley College and William Rainey Harper 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 Harper College ($11,802).
- Rock Valley's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Harper College (20 to 1).
- Harper College (13,069 students) is larger than Rock Valley (5,480 students) with more enrolled students.
- Harper College ($4,546) has higher amount of financial aid than Rock Valley ($2,622).
- Harper College's graduation rate (46%) is higher than Rock Valley (40%).

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

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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