by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Olive-Harvey College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Olive-Harvey College measures up.
Olive-Harvey College is ranked #649 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Illinois, it ranks #39 of 112 for value.
Read the full Olive-Harvey 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-Olive-Harvey College is ranked #39 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Olive-Harvey College financial aid page to be sure.
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is ranked #649 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey 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 Olive-Harvey College costs about $11,128. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $44,511 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,779 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,038 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,128 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $44,511 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Olive-Harvey College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Olive-Harvey College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Olive-Harvey 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 | $63,116 | — | — |
| All Students | $44,511 | #649 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,152 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $63,116 | — | — |
| All Students | $44,511 | #39 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,152 | — | — |
*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 Olive-Harvey College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,561 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,260 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,512 |
About 69% of Olive-Harvey College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,651 per year. Get more details on the Olive-Harvey College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Olive-Harvey College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.