Prairie State vs. SSC
Both Prairie State College and South Suburban College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Prairie State College and South Suburban College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SSC's tuition ($12,683) is more expensive than Prairie State ($11,064).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than SSC (17 to 1).
- SSC (3,818 students) is larger than Prairie State (2,953 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($7,849) has higher amount of financial aid than SSC ($5,211).
- SSC's graduation rate (28%) is higher than Prairie State (21%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$11,033 In-State
$12,683 out-of-state
$12,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,211
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,818 (All undergraduate)
691 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
66 Faculties (full-time)
257 Staffs (full-time)
$77,042 Faculty Salary
$59,952 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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