SWIC vs. C of Lake County
Both Southwestern Illinois College and College of Lake County are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Southwestern Illinois College and College of Lake County with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- C of Lake County's tuition ($14,400) is more expensive than SWIC ($6,720).
- C of Lake County's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than SWIC (17 to 1).
- C of Lake County (12,530 students) is larger than SWIC (8,492 students) with more enrolled students.
- SWIC ($6,513) has higher amount of financial aid than C of Lake County ($4,688).
- C of Lake County's graduation rate (37%) is higher than SWIC (36%).

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
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$10,869 In-State
$14,400 out-of-state
$14,400 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,688
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,530 (All undergraduate)
2,542 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
216 Faculties (full-time)
787 Staffs (full-time)
$114,410 Faculty Salary
$71,534 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Campus Living
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