IVCC vs. Prairie State
Both Illinois Valley Community College and Prairie State College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Illinois Valley Community College and Prairie State College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- IVCC's tuition ($16,385) is more expensive than Prairie State ($11,064).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than IVCC (15 to 1).
- Prairie State (2,953 students) is larger than IVCC (2,720 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($7,849) has higher amount of financial aid than IVCC ($5,744).
- IVCC's graduation rate (42%) is higher than Prairie State (21%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$15,239 In-State
$16,385 out-of-state
$16,385 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,744
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
2,720 (All undergraduate)
301 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
71 Faculties (full-time)
180 Staffs (full-time)
$80,834 Faculty Salary
$63,051 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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
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Campus Living
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