Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $10,605 when living on campus and $26,391 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $14,661 when living on campus and $30,447 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Waubonsee Community College | $11,369 | $12,330 | $1,600 | - | $26,376 |
Rock Valley College | $10,274 | $21,344 | $1,370 | - | $13,509 |
Rend Lake College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $400 | - | $17,993 |
Lewis and Clark Community College | $9,552 | $12,552 | $1,008 | - | $9,702 |
Lake Land College | $8,104 | $13,906 | $360 | - | $7,620 |
College of Lake County | $10,531 | $14,036 | $1,260 | - | $19,518 |
Average | $9,605 | $13,661 | $1,000 | - | $15,786 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,605 for in-state students and $13,661 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rock Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,344 and Rend Lake College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,800 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Waubonsee Community College | $10,626 | $11,496 | $11,369 | $12,330 |
Rock Valley College | $10,484 | $20,384 | $10,274 | $21,344 |
Rend Lake College | $6,450 | $7,200 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
Lewis and Clark Community College | $9,552 | $12,552 | $9,552 | $12,552 |
Lake Land College | $8,104 | $13,905 | $8,104 | $13,906 |
College of Lake County | $9,842 | $13,118 | $10,531 | $14,036 |
Average | $9,176 | $13,109 | $9,605 | $13,661 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Waubonsee Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Rock Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Rend Lake College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lewis and Clark Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lake Land College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
College of Lake County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
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 $15,786 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Waubonsee Community College | - | - | $13,262 | $13,114 | - |
Rock Valley College | - | - | $10,107 | $3,402 | - |
Rend Lake College | - | - | $11,124 | $6,869 | - |
Lewis and Clark Community College | - | - | $7,002 | $2,700 | - |
Lake Land College | - | - | $4,000 | $3,620 | - |
College of Lake County | - | - | $13,750 | $5,768 | - |
Average | - | - | $9,874 | $5,912 | - |