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SSC MVCC 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 Joliet Junior College Triton College| City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College | Prairie State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Prairie State College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,559 | 2,680 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccc.edu | prairiestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Prairie State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,380 | $3,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,430 | $10,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,128 | $7,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,897 | $6,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,857 | $6,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Prairie State College | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Prairie State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Prairie State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $10,232 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $105 |
Diversity |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Prairie State College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Prairie State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Prairie State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College is larger than than Prairie State College based on total student enrollment (5,559 students vs. 2,680 students)
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. Prairie State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Prairie State College?
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Prairie State College for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College than Prairie State College ($14,430.00 vs. $10,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College than Prairie State College ($3,897 vs. $6,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie State College are 8.1% lower than costs at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College ($7,516 vs. $8,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie State College than City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie State College students is 16.8% larger than aid received City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College ($6,839 vs. $5,857)
Which college is harder to get into, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Prairie State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Prairie State College or City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College .
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. Prairie State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or Prairie State 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 Prairie State College and City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.
- Graduates from Prairie State College earn on average $3,700 more per year than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $29,300)
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College students graduate with a $4,232 lower median federal student loan debt than Prairie State College graduates. ($6,000 vs. $10,232)
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Prairie State College graduates. ($62 vs. $105)
- More Prairie State 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. (28% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/