Prairie State vs. Wabash Valley
Both Prairie State College and Wabash Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Prairie State College and Wabash Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Wabash Valley's tuition ($12,340) is more expensive than Prairie State ($11,064).
- Prairie State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Wabash Valley (18 to 1).
- Prairie State (2,953 students) is larger than Wabash Valley (906 students) with more enrolled students.
- Prairie State ($7,849) has higher amount of financial aid than Wabash Valley ($4,423).
- Wabash Valley's graduation rate (59%) 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
Tuition & Fees
$10,270 In-State
$12,340 out-of-state
$12,340 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,423
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
906 (All undergraduate)
127 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
36% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
22 Faculties (full-time)
48 Staffs (full-time)
$59,788 Faculty Salary
$44,911 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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