Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,401 when living on campus and $28,271 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,387 when living on campus and $33,257 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 | ||
| Western Illinois University | - | $14,952 | $1,200 | $12,696 | $14,261 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $12,383 | $22,726 | $2,400 | $17,960 | $12,258 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $13,403 | $15,879 | $150 | $14,066 | $13,370 |
| Chicago State University | - | $12,754 | $2,400 | $16,550 | $16,550 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $12,251 | $22,016 | $1,260 | $14,928 | - |
| University of Illinois System Offices | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $12,679 | $17,665 | $1,482 | $15,240 | $14,110 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,679 for in-state students and $17,665 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northeastern Illinois University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,726 and Chicago State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,754 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Illinois University | $13,661 | $13,661 | - | $14,952 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $12,101 | $22,192 | $12,383 | $22,726 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $12,809 | $15,274 | $13,403 | $15,879 |
| Chicago State University | $12,018 | $12,018 | - | $12,754 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $12,190 | $19,282 | $12,251 | $22,016 |
| University of Illinois System Offices | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,556 | $16,485 | $12,679 | $17,665 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,897 for state residents and $17,922 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Eastern Illinois University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,345 and Western Illinois University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,867.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Illinois University | $12,693 | $12,693 | - | $13,290 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $9,299 | $17,090 | $9,874 | $18,217 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $10,942 | $21,709 | $11,410 | $22,695 |
| Chicago State University | $10,338 | $16,041 | $10,294 | $16,162 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $11,814 | $19,364 | $12,010 | $19,246 |
| University of Illinois System Offices | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,017 | $17,379 | $10,897 | $17,922 |
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 $15,240 when a student lives on campus and $14,110 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Illinois University | $10,920 | $1,776 | $10,920 | $3,341 | - |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $10,742 | $7,218 | $5,040 | $7,218 | - |
| Eastern Illinois University | $11,298 | $2,768 | $10,602 | $2,768 | - |
| Chicago State University | $11,550 | $5,000 | $11,550 | $5,000 | - |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $12,088 | $2,840 | - | - | - |
| University of Illinois System Offices | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,320 | $3,920 | $9,528 | $4,582 | - |