Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,979 when living on campus and $28,631 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,866 when living on campus and $29,518 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 | ||
| Northern Illinois University | - | $12,700 | $1,300 | $15,636 | $15,636 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $13,403 | $15,879 | $150 | $14,066 | $13,370 |
| Average | $13,403 | $14,290 | $725 | $14,851 | $14,503 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,403 for in-state students and $14,290 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Eastern Illinois University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $15,879 and Northern Illinois University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,700 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Illinois University | $12,472 | $12,472 | - | $12,700 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $12,809 | $15,274 | $13,403 | $15,879 |
| Average | $12,641 | $13,873 | $13,403 | $14,290 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,410 for state residents and $15,893 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Eastern Illinois University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,345 and Northern Illinois University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,090.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Illinois University | $9,066 | $9,066 | - | $9,090 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $10,942 | $21,709 | $11,410 | $22,695 |
| Average | $10,004 | $15,388 | $11,410 | $15,893 |
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 $14,851 when a student lives on campus and $14,503 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northern Illinois University | $12,800 | $2,836 | $12,800 | $2,836 | - |
| Eastern Illinois University | $11,298 | $2,768 | $10,602 | $2,768 | - |
| Average | $12,049 | $2,802 | $11,701 | $2,802 | - |