Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · Public · Certificate degrees · Suburb
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About Prairie State College
Prairie State College is a mid-sized, public institution in Chicago Heights, IL, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,443 students. 21% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,696.
Open
Acceptance
$4,738
Net price
2,443
Enrollment
21%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
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Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$4,738
Average net price
$4,176
In-state tuition
$11,064
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$2,500
Books & supplies
$13,908
Total cost of attendance
33%
Students receiving Pell grants
8%
Students with federal loans
$11,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$36,696
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$30,388
Median earnings (6 yrs)
21%
Graduation rate
51%
Retention rate
59%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,930
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,443
Total enrollment
64%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
39%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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