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Can You Afford City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $13,654 & $22,360

Worried about paying the full cost of $22,360 to attend City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Illinois, the college offers a discount of 20.2% off tuition and fees. Also, 72.6% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $5,582. Students from low-income families receive an average of $6,378 in aid during their first year.

  • Illinois Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of Illinois (no aid)

Tuition and fees$9,216
+ Room and board$8,128
+ Other expenses$2,688
Total cost$20,032
Affordability Score (73 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Illinois (with average aid)

Total cost$20,032
- Grants and scholarships$5,582
Net price$14,450
Affordability Score (69 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Illinois

Total cost$20,032
- Grants and scholarships$6,378
Net price$13,654
Affordability Score (60 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$11,544
+ Room and board$8,128
+ Other expenses$2,688
Total cost$22,360
Affordability Score (77 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$22,360
- Grants and scholarships$5,582
Net price$16,778
Affordability Score (74 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$22,360
- Grants and scholarships$6,378
Net price$15,982
Affordability Score (70 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College.

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Projected Costs Between $54,616 and $130,565 For a Four Year Degree. Between $27,308 and $62,224 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College in 2019 - 2020 was $20,032. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 4.8% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $22,001 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $25,324, for a bachelor degree candidate ($23,057 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $94,546 over the course of four years ($45,059 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $82,385 based on a yearly growth rate of -2.3%. The expected two-year cost is $42,163.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College
  • Illinois Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of Illinois

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.8%4.8%
Freshman year$13,654$15,557$22,001
Senior year$13,654$16,142$23,057
Total 2-year net price$27,308$31,699$45,059
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$10,403$12,076$17,166
Total monthly payment$314$365$519
Total amount paid$37,711$43,775$62,224
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.8%4.8%
Freshman year$13,654$15,557$22,001
Senior year$13,654$17,379$25,324
Total 4-year net price$54,616$65,827$94,546
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$20,807$25,078$36,019
Total monthly payment$629$758$1,088
Total amount paid$75,423$90,904$130,565

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-5.2%-2.3%
Freshman year$15,982$15,063$21,330
Senior year$15,982$14,272$20,833
Total 2-year net price$31,964$29,334$42,163
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$12,177$11,175$16,063
Total monthly payment$368$338$485
Total amount paid$44,141$40,510$58,226
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-5.2%-2.3%
Freshman year$15,982$15,063$21,330
Senior year$15,982$12,813$19,874
Total 4-year net price$63,928$55,669$82,385
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$24,354$21,208$31,386
Total monthly payment$736$641$948
Total amount paid$88,282$76,877$113,770

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College.

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