Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $56,824 when living on campus and $55,975 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 | ||
| Principia College | $33,280 | $1,000 | $14,370 | $11,000 | |
| North Park University | $35,325 | $1,000 | $13,275 | $16,500 | |
| Loyola University Chicago | $51,716 | $1,200 | $18,494 | $17,156 | |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $55,704 | $800 | $14,630 | $14,630 | |
| Columbia College Chicago | $32,520 | $1,800 | $19,968 | $25,130 | |
| Aurora University | $28,220 | $1,200 | $16,444 | $7,668 | |
| Average | $39,461 | $1,167 | $16,197 | $15,347 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $39,461 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Illinois Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,704 and Aurora University has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,220 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Principia College | $32,130 | $33,280 | ||
| North Park University | $34,020 | $35,325 | ||
| Loyola University Chicago | $49,498 | $51,716 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $53,814 | $55,704 | ||
| Columbia College Chicago | $31,026 | $32,520 | ||
| Aurora University | $27,420 | $28,220 | ||
| Average | $37,985 | $39,461 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,081 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loyola University Chicago requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,375 and Columbia College Chicago has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,270.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Principia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Park University | $14,184 | $16,191 | ||
| Loyola University Chicago | $20,344 | $22,305 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College Chicago | $2,385 | $2,464 | ||
| Aurora University | $14,586 | $15,363 | ||
| Average | $12,875 | $14,081 | ||
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 $16,197 when a student lives on campus and $15,347 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Principia College | $13,370 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 | - |
| North Park University | $10,775 | $2,500 | $12,000 | $4,500 | - |
| Loyola University Chicago | $16,894 | $1,600 | $15,556 | $1,600 | - |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $12,930 | $1,700 | $12,930 | $1,700 | - |
| Columbia College Chicago | $16,838 | $3,130 | $22,000 | $3,130 | - |
| Aurora University | $13,240 | $3,204 | $4,248 | $3,420 | - |
| Average | $14,008 | $2,189 | $12,789 | $2,558 | - |