Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,588 when living on campus and $29,750 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,074 when living on campus and $34,235 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 | ||
| Western Illinois University | - | $14,952 | $1,200 | $12,696 | $14,261 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | - | $12,922 | $980 | $16,344 | $16,344 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $12,383 | $22,726 | $2,400 | $17,960 | $12,258 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $14,338 | $29,360 | $1,400 | $20,626 | $20,426 |
| Governors State University | - | $11,320 | $1,000 | $14,460 | $14,460 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $13,403 | $15,879 | $150 | $14,066 | $13,370 |
| Average | $13,375 | $17,860 | $1,188 | $16,025 | $15,187 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,375 for in-state students and $17,860 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Illinois Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,360 and Governors State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Illinois University | $13,661 | $13,661 | - | $14,952 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $11,748 | $11,748 | - | $12,922 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $12,101 | $22,192 | $12,383 | $22,726 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $15,472 | $30,841 | $14,338 | $29,360 |
| Governors State University | $10,468 | $17,980 | - | $11,320 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $12,809 | $15,274 | $13,403 | $15,879 |
| Average | $12,710 | $18,616 | $13,375 | $17,860 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,851 for state residents and $17,170 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Illinois Chicago requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,481 and Governors State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,624.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Illinois University | $12,693 | $12,693 | - | $13,290 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $9,699 | $9,699 | - | $10,102 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $9,299 | $17,090 | $9,874 | $18,217 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $17,257 | $28,422 | $17,268 | $28,641 |
| Governors State University | $8,590 | $14,944 | - | $10,072 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $10,942 | $21,709 | $11,410 | $22,695 |
| Average | $11,413 | $17,426 | $12,851 | $17,170 |
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 $16,025 when a student lives on campus and $15,187 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Illinois University | $10,920 | $1,776 | $10,920 | $3,341 | - |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $10,562 | $5,782 | $10,562 | $5,782 | - |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $10,742 | $7,218 | $5,040 | $7,218 | - |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $14,600 | $6,026 | $14,400 | $6,026 | - |
| Governors State University | $11,360 | $3,100 | $11,360 | $3,100 | - |
| Eastern Illinois University | $11,298 | $2,768 | $10,602 | $2,768 | - |
| Average | $11,580 | $4,445 | $10,481 | $4,706 | - |