by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a ECC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how ECC measures up.
ECC is ranked #62 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within Illinois, it ranks #10 of 112 for value.
Below is the detailed ECC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Elgin Community College is ranked #37 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #10 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the ECC financial aid page to be sure.
Elgin Community College is ranked #62 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Elgin 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 ECC costs about $8,697. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $34,787 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $10,199 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,026 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,697 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $34,787 |
*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 ECC 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 ECC 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 | $40,796 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,787 | #62 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,104 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $40,796 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,787 | #10 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,104 | — | — |
*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 ECC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,316 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,762 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,320 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,287 |
| Over $110K | $8,866 |
About 36% of ECC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,058 per year. Get more details on the ECC 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 ECC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.