by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Kennedy-King College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Kennedy-King College is ranked #663 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Illinois, it ranks #36 of 112 for value.
Read the full Kennedy-King College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is ranked #118 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #36 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Kennedy-King College financial aid page to be sure.
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is ranked #663 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Kennedy-King College costs about $11,405. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $45,618 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $16,082 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,494 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,405 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $45,618 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Kennedy-King College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Kennedy-King College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $64,328 | — | — |
| All Students | $45,618 | #663 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,976 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $64,328 | — | — |
| All Students | $45,618 | #36 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,976 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Kennedy-King College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,396 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,511 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,377 |
| $75K–$110K | $9,006 |
| Over $110K | $11,382 |
About 71% of Kennedy-King College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,580 per year. Get more details on the Kennedy-King College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Kennedy-King College net price page for the cost detail.
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