Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,649 when living on campus and $25,284 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $13,593 when living on campus and $27,228 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 | ||
| Kishwaukee College | $9,390 | $13,800 | $1,200 | - | $13,207 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | $13,835 | $14,981 | $1,400 | - | $11,190 |
| Olney Central College | $10,270 | $12,340 | $1,460 | - | $17,190 |
| Black Hawk College | $7,950 | $8,100 | $1,092 | - | $12,951 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,361 | $12,305 | $1,288 | - | $13,635 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,361 for in-state students and $12,305 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Illinois Valley Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,981 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 | |
| Kishwaukee College | $9,390 | $13,800 | $9,390 | $13,800 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | $13,169 | $14,314 | $13,835 | $14,981 |
| Olney Central College | $10,056 | $12,082 | $10,270 | $12,340 |
| Black Hawk College | $7,950 | $8,100 | $7,950 | $8,100 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,141 | $12,074 | $10,361 | $12,305 |
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 | |
| Kishwaukee College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Illinois Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Olney Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Black Hawk College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| 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 $13,635 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Kishwaukee College | - | - | $8,651 | $4,556 | - |
| Illinois Valley Community College | - | - | $6,750 | $4,440 | - |
| Olney Central College | - | - | $7,338 | $9,852 | - |
| Black Hawk College | - | - | $7,600 | $5,351 | - |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $7,585 | $6,050 | - |