by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Highland Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Highland Community College is ranked #279 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within Illinois, it ranks #24 of 112 for value.
Read the full Highland Community College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Highland Community College is ranked #101 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #24 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Highland Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Highland Community College is ranked #279 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Highland Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Highland Community College costs about $8,114. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $32,455 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,572 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $5,713 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,114 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $32,455 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Highland Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Highland Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $50,288 | — | — |
| All Students | $32,455 | #279 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $22,852 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $50,288 | — | — |
| All Students | $32,455 | #24 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $22,852 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Highland Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,506 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,321 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,903 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,274 |
| Over $110K | $12,397 |
About 65% of Highland Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,619 per year. Get more details on the Highland Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Highland Community College net price page for the cost detail.
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