Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,435 when living on campus and $26,346 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,512 when living on campus and $27,422 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 | ||
| Waubonsee Community College | $11,369 | $12,330 | $1,600 | - | $26,376 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | $11,580 | $12,840 | $1,460 | - | $13,068 |
| Oakton Community College | $10,446 | $12,462 | $1,410 | - | $12,779 |
| Danville Area Community College | $9,200 | $9,200 | $775 | - | $7,100 |
| Black Hawk College | $7,950 | $8,100 | $1,092 | - | $12,951 |
| Wabash Valley College | $10,270 | $12,340 | $1,460 | - | $17,190 |
| Average | $10,136 | $11,212 | $1,300 | - | $14,911 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,136 for in-state students and $11,212 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sauk Valley Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,840 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 | |
| Waubonsee Community College | $10,626 | $11,496 | $11,369 | $12,330 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | $11,580 | $12,840 | $11,580 | $12,840 |
| Oakton Community College | $10,446 | $12,462 | $10,446 | $12,462 |
| Danville Area Community College | $8,650 | $8,650 | $9,200 | $9,200 |
| Black Hawk College | $7,950 | $8,100 | $7,950 | $8,100 |
| Wabash Valley College | $10,056 | $12,082 | $10,270 | $12,340 |
| Average | $9,885 | $10,938 | $10,136 | $11,212 |
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 | |
| Waubonsee Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sauk Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Oakton Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Danville Area Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Black Hawk College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wabash Valley 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 $14,911 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Waubonsee Community College | - | - | $13,262 | $13,114 | - |
| Sauk Valley Community College | - | - | $7,860 | $5,208 | - |
| Oakton Community College | - | - | $8,716 | $4,063 | - |
| Danville Area Community College | - | - | $4,000 | $3,100 | - |
| Black Hawk College | - | - | $7,600 | $5,351 | - |
| Wabash Valley College | - | - | $7,338 | $9,852 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,129 | $6,781 | - |