Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,772 when living on campus and $24,569 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $14,132 when living on campus and $26,929 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| South Suburban College | $11,033 | $12,683 | $1,200 | - | $5,600 |
| College of Lake County | $10,531 | $14,036 | $1,260 | - | $19,518 |
| Kaskaskia College | $7,770 | $12,570 | $1,120 | - | $13,893 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | $13,835 | $14,981 | $1,400 | - | $11,190 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | $11,520 | $14,430 | $1,920 | - | $13,632 |
| Black Hawk College | $7,950 | $8,100 | $1,092 | - | $12,951 |
| Average | $10,440 | $12,800 | $1,332 | - | $12,797 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,440 for in-state students and $12,800 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Illinois Valley Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,981 and Black Hawk College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,100 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| South Suburban College | $11,033 | $12,683 | $11,033 | $12,683 |
| College of Lake County | $9,842 | $13,118 | $10,531 | $14,036 |
| Kaskaskia College | $7,530 | $12,330 | $7,770 | $12,570 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | $13,169 | $14,314 | $13,835 | $14,981 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | $11,520 | $14,430 | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| Black Hawk College | $7,950 | $8,100 | $7,950 | $8,100 |
| Average | $10,174 | $12,496 | $10,440 | $12,800 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| South Suburban College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Lake County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kaskaskia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Illinois Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Black Hawk College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $12,797 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| South Suburban College | - | - | $4,400 | $1,200 | - |
| College of Lake County | - | - | $13,750 | $5,768 | - |
| Kaskaskia College | - | - | $10,104 | $3,789 | - |
| Illinois Valley Community College | - | - | $6,750 | $4,440 | - |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | - | - | $8,128 | $5,504 | - |
| Black Hawk College | - | - | $7,600 | $5,351 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,455 | $4,342 | - |