SWIC vs. Parkland
Both Southwestern Illinois College and Parkland College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Southwestern Illinois College and Parkland College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Parkland's tuition ($13,266) is more expensive than SWIC ($6,720).
- Parkland's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than SWIC (17 to 1).
- SWIC (8,492 students) is larger than Parkland (6,014 students) with more enrolled students.
- Parkland ($6,620) has higher amount of financial aid than SWIC ($6,513).
- SWIC's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Parkland (32%).

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
$9,642 In-State
$13,266 out-of-state
$13,266 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,620
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,014 (All undergraduate)
1,065 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
145 Faculties (full-time)
416 Staffs (full-time)
$83,310 Faculty Salary
$64,681 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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