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Overview |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | MVCC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Palos Hills, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,559 | 10,511 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccc.edu | morainevalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | MVCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,380 | $3,216 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,430 | $9,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,128 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,897 | $1,711 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,857 | $8,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 56% |
Admission |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | MVCC | ||
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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 | MVCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | MVCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $9,138 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $94 |
Diversity |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | MVCC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | MVCC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | MVCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moraine Valley Community College is larger than than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College based on total student enrollment (10,511 students vs. 5,559 students)
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. MVCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or MVCC?
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College is 48.1% more expensive to attend than MVCC for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $7,776.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College than Moraine Valley Community College ($14,430.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moraine Valley Community College than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College ($1,711 vs. $3,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moraine Valley Community College are 42% lower than costs at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College ($5,725 vs. $8,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College than Moraine Valley Community College (81% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moraine Valley Community College students is 48% larger than aid received City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College ($8,669 vs. $5,857)
Which college is harder to get into, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or MVCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVCC or City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College .
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. MVCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or MVCC? 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 MVCC and City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.
- Graduates from Moraine Valley Community College earn on average $7,100 more per year than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $29,300)
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College students graduate with a $3,138 lower median federal student loan debt than MVCC graduates. ($6,000 vs. $9,138)
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than MVCC graduates. ($62 vs. $94)
- More MVCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/