McHenry County College (MCC) vs DuPage CC

When it comes to selecting the right college, McHenry County College and College of DuPage stand out as two exceptional options. McHenry County College boasts an impressive 100% acceptance rate, making it an accessible choice for students of all backgrounds. In contrast, College of DuPage has a more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. Both institutions offer a diverse range of programs, with McHenry County College specializing in associate degrees and career-oriented certificates, while College of DuPage offers both associate and bachelor's degrees. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and aspirations.

	College of DuPage	McHenry County College
Overview
Location	Glen Ellyn, Illinois	Crystal Lake, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	70.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$20	$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)
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: $27,574 Out of state: $29,674	In state: $26,235 Out of state: $29,075
Average net price	$5,440	$5,816
Tuition	In state: $8,850 Out of state: $10,950	In state: $11,092 Out of state: $13,932
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	52.0% Average amount $7,545	48.0% Average amount $4,072
Students receiving federal student loan	19.0% Average amount $4,611	7.0% Average amount $4,540
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $2,120	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	20,849 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%	8,765 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	1.2%	2.2%
International students	1.1%	0.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	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 Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Georgia	Illinois New Jersey Wisconsin Georgia Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Multidisciplinary Studies Computer and Information Science	Liberal Arts Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	19:1	26:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	21.6%	31.8%
Dropout rate	32.7%	35.1%
Transferred out	29.8%	22.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,970 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $32,057	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

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