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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,964 when living on campus and $26,074 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $14,545 when living on campus and $28,656 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College $11,520$14,430 $1,920 - $13,632
Olney Central College $10,270$12,340 $1,460 - $17,190
Parkland College $9,642$13,266 $1,200 - $11,900
Prairie State College $9,342$11,064 $2,500 - $13,720
Average$10,194$12,775$1,770-$14,111

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,194 for in-state students and $12,775 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,430 and Prairie State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,064 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College $11,520$14,430$11,520$14,430
Olney Central College $10,056$12,082$10,270$12,340
Parkland College $11,580$15,930$9,642$13,266
Prairie State College $9,342$11,064$9,342$11,064
Average$10,625$13,377$10,194$12,775

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is - for all students.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Olney Central College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Parkland College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Prairie State College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
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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 - when a student lives on campus and $14,111 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
-- $8,128$5,504-
Olney Central College
-- $7,338$9,852-
Parkland College
-- $8,500$3,400-
Prairie State College
-- $7,516$6,204-
Average- -$7,871 $6,240-