Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,635 when living on campus and $32,806 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,644 when living on campus and $43,816 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Western Illinois University | - | $14,952 | $1,200 | $12,696 | $14,261 |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $16,004 | $34,501 | $1,200 | $16,438 | - |
University of Illinois Chicago | $14,338 | $29,360 | $1,400 | $20,626 | $20,426 |
University of Illinois Springfield | $12,251 | $22,016 | $1,260 | $14,928 | - |
Southern Illinois University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
University of Illinois System Offices | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $14,198 | $25,207 | $1,265 | $16,172 | $17,344 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,198 for in-state students and $25,207 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,501 and Western Illinois University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,952 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Illinois University | $13,661 | $13,661 | - | $14,952 |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $17,782 | $38,362 | $16,004 | $34,501 |
University of Illinois Chicago | $15,472 | $30,841 | $14,338 | $29,360 |
University of Illinois Springfield | $12,190 | $19,282 | $12,251 | $22,016 |
Southern Illinois University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
University of Illinois System Offices | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $14,776 | $25,537 | $14,198 | $25,207 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,038 for state residents and $23,704 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,348 and Western Illinois University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,867.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Illinois University | $12,693 | $12,693 | - | $13,290 |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $18,131 | $32,416 | $18,837 | $33,640 |
University of Illinois Chicago | $17,257 | $28,422 | $17,268 | $28,641 |
University of Illinois Springfield | $11,814 | $19,364 | $12,010 | $19,246 |
Southern Illinois University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
University of Illinois System Offices | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $14,974 | $23,224 | $16,038 | $23,704 |
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 $16,172 when a student lives on campus and $17,344 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Western Illinois University | $10,920 | $1,776 | $10,920 | $3,341 | - |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $13,938 | $2,500 | - | - | - |
University of Illinois Chicago | $14,600 | $6,026 | $14,400 | $6,026 | - |
University of Illinois Springfield | $12,088 | $2,840 | - | - | - |
Southern Illinois University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
University of Illinois System Offices | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $12,887 | $3,286 | $12,660 | $4,684 | - |