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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,333 when living on campus and $33,106 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,535 when living on campus and $39,308 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Western Illinois University -$14,952 $1,200 $12,696 $14,261
Illinois State University $16,021$28,086 $830 $17,458 $19,386
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $16,004$34,501 $1,200 $16,438 -
Governors State University -$11,320 $1,000 $14,460 $14,460
Southern Illinois University-System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
University of Illinois System Offices no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$16,013$22,215$1,058$15,263$16,036

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,013 for in-state students and $22,215 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,501 and Governors State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,320 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Western Illinois University $13,661$13,661-$14,952
Illinois State University $13,941$23,209$16,021$28,086
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $17,782$38,362$16,004$34,501
Governors State University $10,468$17,980-$11,320
Southern Illinois University-System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
University of Illinois System Offices no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$13,963$23,303$16,013$22,215

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,423 for state residents and $17,412 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,348 and Governors State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,624.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Western Illinois University $12,693$12,693-$13,290
Illinois State University $9,648$11,454$10,009$12,646
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $18,131$32,416$18,837$33,640
Governors State University $8,590$14,944-$10,072
Southern Illinois University-System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
University of Illinois System Offices no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$12,266$17,877$14,423$17,412

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 $15,263 when a student lives on campus and $16,036 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Western Illinois University
$10,920$1,776 $10,920$3,341-
Illinois State University
$11,584$5,874 $12,048$7,338-
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$13,938$2,500 ---
Governors State University
$11,360$3,100 $11,360$3,100-
Southern Illinois University-System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
University of Illinois System Offices no recent data available (probably not active)
Average$11,951 $3,313$11,443 $4,593-