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Searching for
affordable education? Look No Further...
Are you worried about the cost of higher education? You’re not alone! According
to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education’s recent report
Squeeze Play: How Parents and the Public Look at Higher Education Today, the
majority of Americans express deep concerns about the rising costs of attaining
a college education (www.highereducation.org).
But they understand that in today’s competitive job market, it’s a necessity.
Moraine Valley can help! You can take the same general education courses offered
at more expensive colleges here at a significant savings. Plus, nearly one-third
of our students receive financial aid.
Our classes
easily transfer, so you won’t waste time or money if you want to pursue a
bachelor’s degree. If you’d like to train quickly for an exciting new career, we
offer many degree and certificate programs that can get you on the fast track to
a new job. Make the smart, affordable choice—Moraine Valley!
Moraine
Valley offers a great education and excellent value
If you’re considering a bachelor’s degree, check out how our tuition compares to
area colleges. You’ll see why it makes sense to start at Moraine Valley!
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Tuition Comparison –
2008-09 Academic Year |
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Moraine Valley
Community College |
Annual tuition/fees |
2-year tuition/fees |
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$2,466 |
$4,932 |
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Public Illinois universities |
Annual tuition/fees |
2-year tuition/fees |
2 years at Moraine Valley
+2 years at transfer institution |
Savings by attending Moraine
Valley |
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Illinois State University |
$9,814 |
$42,716 |
$26,290 |
$16,426 |
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Northern Illinois University |
$8,524 |
$34,096 |
$21,980 |
$12,116 |
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University of Illinois at Chicago |
$11,710 |
$46,840 |
$28,352 |
$18,488 |
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
$12,240 |
$48,960 |
$29,412 |
$19,548 |
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Private Illinois
institutions |
Annual tuition/fees |
2-year tuition/fees |
2 years at Moraine Valley
+2 years at transfer institution |
Savings by attending Moraine
Valley |
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Columbia
College Chicago |
$18,430 |
$73,720 |
$41,792 |
$31,928 |
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Illinois
Institute of Technology |
$27,513 |
$110,052 |
$59,958 |
$50,094 |
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Lewis
University |
$21,990 |
$87,960 |
$48,912 |
$39,048 |
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Saint Xavier
University |
$22,926 |
$91,704 |
$50,784 |
$40,920 |
Tuition quoted as 30 hours/year (two semesters) at in-district or in-state
rates. Prices do not include room and board. Source:
collegeboard.com
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