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Harper Triton College COD City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College College of Lake County City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College ECC| City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College | Oakton Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Oakton Community College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Des Plaines, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,559 | 7,645 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccc.edu | oakton.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Oakton Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,380 | $3,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,430 | $12,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,128 | $8,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,897 | $6,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,857 | $4,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 65% |
Admission |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Oakton Community College | ||
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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 | Oakton Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Oakton Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $5,867 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $60 |
Diversity |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Oakton Community College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Oakton Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Oakton Community 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
- Oakton Community College is larger than than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,645 students vs. 5,559 students)
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. Oakton Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Oakton Community College?
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Oakton Community College for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $10,276.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College than Oakton Community College ($14,430.00 vs. $12,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College than Oakton Community College ($3,897 vs. $6,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakton Community College are 1.4% lower than costs at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College ($8,019 vs. $8,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College than Oakton Community College (81% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College students is 42.5% larger than aid received Oakton Community College ($5,857 vs. $4,110)
Which college is harder to get into, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Oakton Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakton Community College or City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College .
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. Oakton Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Oakton Community 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 Oakton Community College and City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.
- Graduates from Oakton Community College earn on average $12,800 more per year than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $29,300)
- Oakton Community College students graduate with a $133 lower median federal student loan debt than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates. ($5,867 vs. $6,000)
- Oakton Community College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates. ($60 vs. $62)
- More Oakton Community 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. (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/