Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $58,607 when living on campus and $54,226 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 | ||
| Lincoln Christian University | $15,400 | $1,000 | - | $12,608 | |
| Knox College | $55,587 | $1,200 | $11,839 | $10,047 | |
| Judson University | $30,910 | $1,270 | $14,320 | $12,000 | |
| DePaul University | $44,460 | $1,104 | $21,234 | $21,234 | |
| University of Chicago | $66,939 | $1,800 | $21,621 | - | |
| Aurora University | $28,220 | $1,200 | $16,444 | $7,668 | |
| Average | $40,253 | $1,262 | $17,092 | $12,711 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $40,253 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $66,939 and Lincoln Christian University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lincoln Christian University | $14,920 | $15,400 | ||
| Knox College | $53,259 | $55,587 | ||
| Judson University | $30,910 | $30,910 | ||
| DePaul University | $43,100 | $44,460 | ||
| University of Chicago | $62,940 | $66,939 | ||
| Aurora University | $27,420 | $28,220 | ||
| Average | $38,758 | $40,253 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $26,610 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Chicago requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $65,145 and Lincoln Christian University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,810.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lincoln Christian University | $8,992 | $9,910 | ||
| Knox College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Judson University | $16,836 | $18,708 | ||
| DePaul University | $22,109 | $22,525 | ||
| University of Chicago | $66,492 | $66,543 | ||
| Aurora University | $14,586 | $15,363 | ||
| Average | $25,803 | $26,610 | ||
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 $17,092 when a student lives on campus and $12,711 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lincoln Christian University | - | - | $8,528 | $4,080 | - |
| Knox College | $10,407 | $1,432 | $8,895 | $1,152 | - |
| Judson University | $11,820 | $2,500 | $9,500 | $2,500 | - |
| DePaul University | $18,468 | $2,766 | $18,468 | $2,766 | - |
| University of Chicago | $19,221 | $2,400 | - | - | - |
| Aurora University | $13,240 | $3,204 | $4,248 | $3,420 | - |
| Average | $14,631 | $2,460 | $9,928 | $2,784 | - |