Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $53,752 when living on campus and $51,915 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 | ||
| Rush University | $30,957 | - | - | - | |
| McKendree University | $34,070 | $1,000 | $14,980 | $11,790 | |
| Judson University | $30,910 | $1,270 | $14,320 | $12,000 | |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $55,704 | $800 | $14,630 | $14,630 | |
| Adler University | $44,030 | $1,583 | - | - | |
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | $32,000 | - | - | - | |
| Average | $37,945 | $1,163 | $14,643 | $12,807 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $39,134 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 18.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Illinois Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,704 and Judson University has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,910 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rush University | $30,315 | $30,957 | ||
| McKendree University | $33,430 | $34,070 | ||
| Judson University | $30,910 | $30,910 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $53,814 | $55,704 | ||
| Adler University | $16,740 | $44,030 | ||
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $33,042 | $39,134 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $24,543 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rush University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $38,013 and McKendree University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,450.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Rush University | $38,030 | $38,013 | ||
| McKendree University | $9,450 | $9,450 | ||
| Judson University | $16,836 | $18,708 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Adler University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | - | $32,000 | ||
| Average | $21,439 | $24,543 | ||
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 $14,643 when a student lives on campus and $12,807 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Rush University | - | - | - | - | - |
| McKendree University | $12,270 | $2,710 | $7,810 | $3,980 | - |
| Judson University | $11,820 | $2,500 | $9,500 | $2,500 | - |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $12,930 | $1,700 | $12,930 | $1,700 | - |
| Adler University | - | - | - | - | - |
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $12,340 | $2,303 | $10,080 | $2,727 | - |