Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,588 when living on campus and $50,788 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 | ||
| Trinity Christian College | $20,325 | $1,100 | $16,400 | $11,000 | |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | $33,940 | $700 | - | - | |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $55,704 | $800 | $14,630 | $14,630 | |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | $23,625 | $840 | - | - | |
| Augustana College | $49,834 | $1,000 | $14,014 | $14,014 | |
| Average | $36,686 | $888 | $15,015 | $13,215 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $41,954 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Illinois Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,704 and Trinity Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,325 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Trinity Christian College | $34,325 | $20,325 | ||
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $53,814 | $55,704 | ||
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Augustana College | $47,916 | $49,834 | ||
| Average | $45,352 | $41,954 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $24,867 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Augustana College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,500 and Trinity Christian College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,823.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Trinity Christian College | $10,708 | $15,073 | ||
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Augustana College | $34,150 | $34,660 | ||
| Average | $22,429 | $24,867 | ||
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 $15,015 when a student lives on campus and $13,215 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Trinity Christian College | $11,200 | $5,200 | $5,800 | $5,200 | - |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | - | - | - | - | - |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $12,930 | $1,700 | $12,930 | $1,700 | - |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Augustana College | $12,166 | $1,848 | $12,166 | $1,848 | - |
| Average | $12,099 | $2,916 | $10,299 | $2,916 | - |