SWIC vs. Prairie State
Both Southwestern Illinois College and Prairie State College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Southwestern Illinois 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 SWIC ($6,720).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than SWIC (17 to 1).
- SWIC (8,492 students) is larger than Prairie State (2,953 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($7,849) has higher amount of financial aid than SWIC ($6,513).
- SWIC's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Prairie State (21%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,720
Financial Aid
$6,513
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
8,492 (All undergraduate)
1,276 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
157 Faculties (full-time)
473 Staffs (full-time)
$67,965 Faculty Salary
$59,180 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Evening College
Evening College
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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