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Overview |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | SSC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | South Holland, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,559 | 3,905 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccc.edu | ssc.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | SSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,380 | $4,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,430 | $12,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,128 | $4,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,897 | $4,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,857 | $6,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 74% |
Admission |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | SSC | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | SSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | SSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | N/A |
Diversity |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | SSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | SSC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | SSC | ||
| 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 SSC based on total student enrollment (5,559 students vs. 3,905 students)
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. SSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or SSC?
- City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than SSC for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College than South Suburban College ($14,430.00 vs. $12,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College than SSC ($3,897 vs. $4,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Suburban College are 84.7% lower than costs at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College ($4,400 vs. $8,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College than South Suburban College (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Suburban College students is 7.9% larger than aid received City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College ($6,320 vs. $5,857)
Which college is harder to get into, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or SSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SSC or City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College .
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College vs. SSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College or SSC? 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 SSC and City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.
- Graduates from South Suburban College earn on average $1,100 more per year than City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates after ten years. ($30,400 vs. $29,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/