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Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year
Crystal Lake, IL

First Institute of Travel Inc.

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in IL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$17,025

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

75.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,196

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

First Institute of Travel Inc. is a distinguished Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year institution located in Crystal Lake, IL. With a competitive tuition profile of $17,025, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 75.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$34,050

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

5.5 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,196

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$27,910

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$89,870

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at First Institute of Travel Inc. is $9,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
92.7%
7.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
53.6%
White
26.6%
Black
15.7%
Asian
2.2%
Unknown
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
International
0.0%
Two or more
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$17,025

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$19,963
$30k - $48k$19,741
$48k - $75k$22,840
$75k+$24,331

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,500
Pell Grant Recipients52.1%
Using Federal Loans58.1%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment54.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$4,361
Pell Grant Recipients54.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

75.2%

In-State Cost

$17,025

Age 25+ Students

38.3%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

321 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Crystal Lake (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Crystal Lake (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.