Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,205 when living on campus and $24,080 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $15,662 when living on campus and $28,537 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 | ||
| Triton College | $11,790 | $14,880 | $1,500 | - | $11,458 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | $11,580 | $12,840 | $1,460 | - | $13,068 |
| Rock Valley College | $10,274 | $21,344 | $1,370 | - | $13,509 |
| Parkland College | $9,642 | $13,266 | $1,200 | - | $11,900 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $6,960 | $10,248 | $864 | - | $14,105 |
| Kishwaukee College | $9,390 | $13,800 | $1,200 | - | $13,207 |
| Average | $9,939 | $14,396 | $1,266 | - | $12,875 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,939 for in-state students and $14,396 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rock Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,344 and Lincoln Land Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,248 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Triton College | $11,490 | $14,430 | $11,790 | $14,880 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | $11,580 | $12,840 | $11,580 | $12,840 |
| Rock Valley College | $10,484 | $20,384 | $10,274 | $21,344 |
| Parkland College | $11,580 | $15,930 | $9,642 | $13,266 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $6,840 | $10,068 | $6,960 | $10,248 |
| Kishwaukee College | $9,390 | $13,800 | $9,390 | $13,800 |
| Average | $10,227 | $14,575 | $9,939 | $14,396 |
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 | |
| Triton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sauk Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rock Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Parkland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lincoln Land Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kishwaukee College | 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 $12,875 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Triton College | - | - | $7,868 | $3,590 | - |
| Sauk Valley Community College | - | - | $7,860 | $5,208 | - |
| Rock Valley College | - | - | $10,107 | $3,402 | - |
| Parkland College | - | - | $8,500 | $3,400 | - |
| Lincoln Land Community College | - | - | $8,928 | $5,177 | - |
| Kishwaukee College | - | - | $8,651 | $4,556 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,652 | $4,222 | - |