by our College Data Analytics TeamIs DACC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
DACC is ranked #99 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Illinois, it ranks #8 of 112 for value.
Read the full DACC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Danville Area Community College is ranked #95 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #8 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the DACC financial aid page to be sure.
Danville Area Community College is ranked #99 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Danville Area Community College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at DACC costs about $6,608. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $26,432 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $10,499 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $4,777 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $6,608 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $26,432 |
*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 DACC 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 DACC 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 | $41,996 | — | — |
| All Students | $26,432 | #99 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $19,108 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $41,996 | — | — |
| All Students | $26,432 | #8 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $19,108 | — | — |
*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 DACC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $1,026 |
| $30K–$48K | $2,052 |
| $48K–$75K | $4,949 |
| $75K–$110K | $9,218 |
| Over $110K | $8,898 |
About 68% of DACC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,937 per year. Get more details on the DACC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average DACC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.