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Public, 2-Year
Chicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Annual Tuition

$4,380

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

31.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$41,625

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Chicago, IL. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,380, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 31.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$8,760

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$11,625

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$107,490

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$223,740

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 31%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is $6,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
50.4%
49.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
62.7%
White
17.8%
Black
7.4%
Asian
7.4%
Two or more
3.0%
International
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Unknown
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

1

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

1

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,380

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$1,621
$30k - $48k$2,658
$48k - $75k$4,708
$75k+$5,744

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$6,500
Pell Grant Recipients26.9%
Using Federal Loans0.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment41.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$5,594
Pell Grant Recipients29.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

70.7%

Success

31.3%

In-State Cost

$4,380

Age 25+ Students

40.4%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 3

Working at 6yr

3,342 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Chicago (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Chicago (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.