SWIC vs. ECC
Both Southwestern Illinois College and Elgin Community College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Southwestern Illinois College and Elgin Community College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ECC's tuition ($9,516) is more expensive than SWIC ($6,720).
- SWIC's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than ECC (21 to 1).
- ECC (10,251 students) is larger than SWIC (8,492 students) with more enrolled students.
- SWIC ($6,513) has higher amount of financial aid than ECC ($5,058).
- ECC's graduation rate (41%) 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
$7,140 In-State
$9,516 out-of-state
$9,516 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,058
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,251 (All undergraduate)
1,268 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
144 Faculties (full-time)
542 Staffs (full-time)
$105,147 Faculty Salary
$78,791 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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