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Oakton Community College City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Triton College| City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College | Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Olney Central College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Olney, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,559 | 869 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccc.edu | iecc.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Olney Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,380 | $3,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,430 | $10,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,128 | $7,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,897 | $4,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,857 | $7,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Olney Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Olney Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Olney Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $3,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $36 |
Diversity |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Olney Central College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Olney Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Olney Central College | ||
| 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
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College is larger than than Olney Central College based on total student enrollment (5,559 students vs. 869 students)
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. Olney Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Olney Central College?
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Olney Central College for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $8,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College than Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College ($14,430.00 vs. $10,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College than Olney Central College ($3,897 vs. $4,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College are 10.8% lower than costs at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College ($7,338 vs. $8,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College than City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College students is 30.1% larger than aid received City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College ($7,619 vs. $5,857)
Which college is harder to get into, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Olney Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olney Central College or City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College .
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. Olney Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Olney Central College? 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 Olney Central College and City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.
- Graduates from Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College earn on average $3,000 more per year than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $29,300)
- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates. ($3,500 vs. $6,000)
- Olney Central College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates. ($36 vs. $62)
- More Olney Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/