Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $12,279 when living on campus and $26,071 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $15,560 when living on campus and $29,352 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 | ||
| South Suburban College | $11,033 | $12,683 | $1,200 | - | $5,600 |
| Richland Community College | $10,800 | $17,070 | $1,400 | - | $13,020 |
| College of Lake County | $10,531 | $14,036 | $1,260 | - | $19,518 |
| Olney Central College | $10,270 | $12,340 | $1,460 | - | $17,190 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | $11,520 | $14,430 | $1,920 | - | $13,632 |
| Illinois Eastern Community College-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,831 | $14,112 | $1,448 | - | $13,792 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,831 for in-state students and $14,112 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Richland Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,070 and Olney Central College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,340 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| South Suburban College | $11,033 | $12,683 | $11,033 | $12,683 |
| Richland Community College | $10,800 | $17,070 | $10,800 | $17,070 |
| College of Lake County | $9,842 | $13,118 | $10,531 | $14,036 |
| Olney Central College | $10,056 | $12,082 | $10,270 | $12,340 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | $11,520 | $14,430 | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| Illinois Eastern Community College-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,650 | $13,877 | $10,831 | $14,112 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| South Suburban College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Richland Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Lake County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Olney Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Illinois Eastern Community College-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $13,792 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| South Suburban College | - | - | $4,400 | $1,200 | - |
| Richland Community College | - | - | $10,070 | $2,950 | - |
| College of Lake County | - | - | $13,750 | $5,768 | - |
| Olney Central College | - | - | $7,338 | $9,852 | - |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | - | - | $8,128 | $5,504 | - |
| Illinois Eastern Community College-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $8,737 | $5,055 | - |