Sauk Valley Community College vs McHenry County College (MCC)

Sauk Valley Community College and McHenry County College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Sauk Valley, with an acceptance rate of 100%, welcomes all students with open arms, while McHenry County College's 98% acceptance rate reflects its commitment to inclusivity. While Sauk Valley's student body is predominantly female (58%), McHenry County College boasts a more balanced gender ratio (51% female, 49% male). Both colleges offer a diverse range of programs, with Sauk Valley excelling in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and McHenry County College excelling in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. With graduation rates of 22% and 25% respectively, both institutions are dedicated to student success. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to discover more about these colleges and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations.

	McHenry County College	Sauk Valley Community College
Overview
Location	Crystal Lake, Illinois	Dixon, Illinois
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	71.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$15
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $26,235 Out of state: $29,075	In state: $26,060 Out of state: $27,320
Average net price	$5,816	$9,077
Tuition	In state: $11,092 Out of state: $13,932	In state: $10,800 Out of state: $12,060
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	48.0% Average amount $4,072	88.0% Average amount $4,747
Students receiving federal student loan	7.0% Average amount $4,540	7.0% Average amount $4,215
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $3,000

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	8,765 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	1,378 Men 39.1% Women 60.9%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	2.2%	2.1%
International students	0.0%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois New Jersey Wisconsin Georgia Arizona	Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Puerto Rico Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Precision Production
Students to faculty ratio	26:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.8%	43.1%
Dropout rate	35.1%	29.0%
Transferred out	22.9%	19.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $64,762 Year 2: $63,600 Year 3: $61,364 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,849 Year 3: $48,511 Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,392 Year 2: $24,936 Year 3: $31,136 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,164 Year 2: $20,921 Year 3: $27,892 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $17,711 Year 2: $19,227 Year 3: $27,058 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $15,552 Year 3: N/A Fire Protection (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $43,821 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $49,906 Year 2: $53,179 Year 3: $54,389 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $30,774 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $36,002 Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,125 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $32,163 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: $26,801 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,833 Year 2: $40,467 Year 3: N/A Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $32,005 Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: N/A

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