Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $48,595 when living on campus and $47,662 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 | ||
| Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago | $18,360 | $360 | - | - | |
| Loyola University Chicago | $51,716 | $1,200 | $18,494 | $17,156 | |
| Lincoln Christian University | $15,400 | $1,000 | - | $12,608 | |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | $23,625 | $840 | - | - | |
| Columbia College Chicago | $32,520 | $1,800 | $19,968 | $25,130 | |
| Illinois College of Optometry | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $28,324 | $1,040 | $19,231 | $18,298 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,212 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loyola University Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,716 and Lincoln Christian University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Loyola University Chicago | $49,498 | $51,716 | ||
| Lincoln Christian University | $14,920 | $15,400 | ||
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Columbia College Chicago | $31,026 | $32,520 | ||
| Illinois College of Optometry | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $31,815 | $33,212 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,560 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loyola University Chicago requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,375 and Columbia College Chicago has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,270.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Loyola University Chicago | $20,344 | $22,305 | ||
| Lincoln Christian University | $8,992 | $9,910 | ||
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College Chicago | $2,385 | $2,464 | ||
| Illinois College of Optometry | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,574 | $11,560 | ||
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 $19,231 when a student lives on campus and $18,298 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago | - | - | - | - | - |
| Loyola University Chicago | $16,894 | $1,600 | $15,556 | $1,600 | - |
| Lincoln Christian University | - | - | $8,528 | $4,080 | - |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | - | - | - | - | - |
| Columbia College Chicago | $16,838 | $3,130 | $22,000 | $3,130 | - |
| Illinois College of Optometry | - | ||||
| Average | $16,866 | $2,365 | $15,361 | $2,937 | - |