by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a ICC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how ICC measures up.
ICC is ranked #871 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Illinois, it ranks #49 of 112 for value.
Read the full ICC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Illinois Central College is ranked #57 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #49 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the ICC financial aid page to be sure.
Illinois Central College is ranked #871 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Illinois Central 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 ICC costs about $16,083. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $64,331 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,851 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,961 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,083 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $64,331 |
*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 ICC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What ICC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a ICC 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 | $75,404 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,331 | #871 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,844 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $75,404 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,331 | #49 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,844 | — | — |
*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 ICC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,666 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,666 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,329 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,827 |
| Over $110K | $16,792 |
About 47% of ICC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,182 per year. Get more details on the ICC 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 ICC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.