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Overview |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Harper | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Palatine, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,559 | 12,434 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccc.edu | harpercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Harper | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,380 | $3,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,430 | $11,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,128 | $15,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,897 | $8,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,857 | $5,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 68% |
Admission |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Harper | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Harper | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Harper | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $10,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $103 |
Diversity |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Harper | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Harper | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Harper | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Harper College is larger than than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College based on total student enrollment (12,434 students vs. 5,559 students)
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. Harper Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Harper?
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Harper for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $9,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College than Harper College ($14,430.00 vs. $11,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College than Harper ($3,897 vs. $8,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College are 89% lower than costs at Harper College ($8,128 vs. $15,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College than Harper College (81% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Harper College ($5,857 vs. $5,097)
Which college is harder to get into, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Harper? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harper or City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College .
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. Harper Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Harper? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Harper and City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.
- Graduates from Harper College earn on average $11,200 more per year than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $29,300)
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harper graduates. ($6,000 vs. $10,000)
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Harper graduates. ($62 vs. $103)
- More Harper graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/