Carl Sandburg vs. Prairie State
Both Carl Sandburg College and Prairie State College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Carl Sandburg College and Prairie State College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Prairie State's tuition ($11,064) is more expensive than Carl Sandburg ($8,900).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Carl Sandburg (15 to 1).
- Prairie State (2,953 students) is larger than Carl Sandburg (1,603 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($7,849) has higher amount of financial aid than Carl Sandburg ($6,487).
- Carl Sandburg's graduation rate (50%) is higher than Prairie State (21%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$8,000 In-State
$8,900 out-of-state
$8,900 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,487
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
1,603 (All undergraduate)
480 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
41 Faculties (full-time)
151 Staffs (full-time)
$61,772 Faculty Salary
$54,559 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$9,342 In-State
$11,064 out-of-state
$11,064 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,849
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,953 (All undergraduate)
416 Online Students
Graduation Rate
21% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
80 Faculties (full-time)
238 Staffs (full-time)
$92,416 Faculty Salary
$68,261 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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