Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $10,654 when living on campus and $27,016 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,082 when living on campus and $28,445 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 | ||
| Waubonsee Community College | $11,369 | $12,330 | $1,600 | - | $26,376 |
| Shawnee Community College | $7,200 | $7,500 | $1,470 | - | $12,168 |
| College of Lake County | $10,531 | $14,036 | $1,260 | - | $19,518 |
| John Wood Community College | $9,000 | $9,000 | $2,200 | - | $12,500 |
| Elgin Community College | $7,140 | $9,516 | $1,500 | - | $11,250 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,048 | $10,476 | $1,606 | - | $16,362 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,048 for in-state students and $10,476 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of Lake County requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,036 and Shawnee Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,500 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Waubonsee Community College | $10,626 | $11,496 | $11,369 | $12,330 |
| Shawnee Community College | $6,750 | $7,050 | $7,200 | $7,500 |
| College of Lake County | $9,842 | $13,118 | $10,531 | $14,036 |
| John Wood Community College | $8,400 | $8,400 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Elgin Community College | $7,140 | $9,516 | $7,140 | $9,516 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,552 | $9,916 | $9,048 | $10,476 |
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 | |
| Waubonsee Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Lake County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| John Wood Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Elgin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| City Colleges of Chicago-District 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 $16,362 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Waubonsee Community College | - | - | $13,262 | $13,114 | - |
| Shawnee Community College | - | - | $6,300 | $5,868 | - |
| College of Lake County | - | - | $13,750 | $5,768 | - |
| John Wood Community College | - | - | $9,000 | $3,500 | - |
| Elgin Community College | - | - | $7,650 | $3,600 | - |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $9,992 | $6,370 | - |