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Westwood College-O'Hare Airport
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Information Summary
Ranks 3177th overall and 123rd in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
27.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,339 |
| Admission
Success rate |
44% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
58 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
50% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
520 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Chicago, IL 60634
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,164 (74,164 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 26,276 (2.81 people per house) |
| Families | 18,824 (3.33 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 644 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,246 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 105 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 297 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 64,260 |
| Pop. — Other | 8,015 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Westwood College-O'Hare Airport?
Ranks 2066th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,753 | $12,753 | $12,753 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $510 | $510 | $510 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $508 | $508 | $508 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $15,339 | $15,339 | $15,339 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $27,572 | $27,572 | $27,572 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $19,633 | $19,633 | $19,633 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,845 |
$11,845 |
$11,845 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,630 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,397 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,235 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,507 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 327 (165 male / 162 female) |
| Admitted | 143 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admission rate | 44% |
| First-time Enrollment | 136 (56 male / 80 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 120 (48 male / 72 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 16 (8 male / 8 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 520 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Westwood College-O'Hare Airport use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Westwood College-O'Hare Airport accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Westwood College-O'Hare Airport Ranks 350th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,279 | 70 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $10,000 | 1 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $7,779 | 105 | |
| Any financial aid type | 109 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Westwood College-O'Hare Airport?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 22 | 40 | 62 |
Hispanic | 57 | 129 | 186 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 5 | 20 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 90 | 74 | 164 |
Race Unknown | 48 | 38 | 86 |
| Total | 234 | 286 | 520 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Westwood College-O'Hare Airport?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 30 | 7 | 37 |
Hispanic | 17 | 11 | 28 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 13 | N/A | 13 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 4 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 53 | 16 | 69 |
Race Unknown | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| Total | 128 | 42 | 170 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Westwood College-O'Hare Airport.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 37 | |
| 1 | 36 | 37 | |
| 5 | 13 | 18 | |
| 5 | 11 | 16 | |
| 15 | 1 | 16 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Westwood College-O'Hare Airport Ranks 3646th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $32,400 ($33,177 male / $31,364 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 7 (4 male / 3 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 31 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $39,869 |













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