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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 $32,391 when living on campus and $33,201 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,568 when living on campus and $41,379 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
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale -$13,244 $1,100 $15,065 $15,619
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $16,004$34,501 $1,200 $16,438 -
University of Illinois Chicago $14,338$29,360 $1,400 $20,626 $20,426
Chicago State University -$12,754 $2,400 $16,550 $16,550
University of Illinois Springfield $12,251$22,016 $1,260 $14,928 -
Average$14,198$22,375$1,472$16,721$17,532

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,198 for in-state students and $22,375 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,501 and Chicago State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,754 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale $15,416$15,416-$13,244
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $17,782$38,362$16,004$34,501
University of Illinois Chicago $15,472$30,841$14,338$29,360
Chicago State University $12,018$12,018-$12,754
University of Illinois Springfield $12,190$19,282$12,251$22,016
Average$14,576$23,184$14,198$22,375

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,511 for state residents and $25,748 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.56% 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 Chicago State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,150.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale $16,320$33,222$14,148$31,050
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $18,131$32,416$18,837$33,640
University of Illinois Chicago $17,257$28,422$17,268$28,641
Chicago State University $10,338$16,041$10,294$16,162
University of Illinois Springfield $11,814$19,364$12,010$19,246
Average$14,772$25,893$14,511$25,748

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 $16,721 when a student lives on campus and $17,532 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
$12,114$2,951 $12,668$2,951-
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$13,938$2,500 ---
University of Illinois Chicago
$14,600$6,026 $14,400$6,026-
Chicago State University
$11,550$5,000 $11,550$5,000-
University of Illinois Springfield
$12,088$2,840 ---
Average$12,858 $3,863$12,873 $4,659-