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.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-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.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-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.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-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. | |||
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 - when a student lives on campus and $14,111 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) | |
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 | - |