Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $51,629 when living on campus and $50,529 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 | ||
| Rush University | $30,957 | - | - | - | |
| Lincoln Christian University | $15,400 | $1,000 | - | $12,608 | |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $55,704 | $800 | $14,630 | $14,630 | |
| Elmhurst University | $41,628 | $1,240 | $16,568 | $17,330 | |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $36,258 | $1,200 | $12,540 | $9,350 | |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Chicago | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $35,989 | $1,060 | $14,579 | $13,480 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,989 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Illinois Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,704 and Lincoln Christian University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rush University | $30,315 | $30,957 | ||
| Lincoln Christian University | $14,920 | $15,400 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $53,814 | $55,704 | ||
| Elmhurst University | $40,232 | $41,628 | ||
| Concordia University-Chicago | $34,964 | $36,258 | ||
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Chicago | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $34,849 | $35,989 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,186 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rush University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $38,013 and Lincoln Christian University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,810.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rush University | $38,030 | $38,013 | ||
| Lincoln Christian University | $8,992 | $9,910 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Elmhurst University | $33,370 | $34,037 | ||
| Concordia University-Chicago | $9,705 | $10,782 | ||
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Chicago | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $22,524 | $23,186 | ||
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 $14,579 when a student lives on campus and $13,480 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Rush University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lincoln Christian University | - | - | $8,528 | $4,080 | - |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $12,930 | $1,700 | $12,930 | $1,700 | - |
| Elmhurst University | $11,858 | $4,710 | $11,300 | $6,030 | - |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $11,140 | $1,400 | $7,650 | $1,700 | - |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Chicago | - | ||||
| Average | $11,976 | $2,603 | $10,102 | $3,378 | - |