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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $9,478 when living on campus and $24,220 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,054 when living on campus and $25,796 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
College of DuPage $10,410$12,510 $1,410 - $18,752
Highland Community College $6,976$7,120 $720 - $11,883
Lincoln Land Community College $6,960$10,248 $864 - $14,105
Morton College $8,980$11,028 $2,400 - $16,800
Shawnee Community College $7,200$7,500 $1,470 - $12,168
Average$8,105$9,681$1,373-$14,742

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,105 for in-state students and $9,681 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of DuPage requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,510 and Highland Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,120 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
College of DuPage $9,810$11,910$10,410$12,510
Highland Community College $6,904$7,048$6,976$7,120
Lincoln Land Community College $6,840$10,068$6,960$10,248
Morton College $8,852$10,900$8,980$11,028
Shawnee Community College $6,750$7,050$7,200$7,500
Average$7,831$9,395$8,105$9,681

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is - for all students.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
College of DuPage This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Highland Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Lincoln Land Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Morton College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
Shawnee Community College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
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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 - when a student lives on campus and $14,742 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
College of DuPage
-- $12,960$5,792-
Highland Community College
-- $5,603$6,280-
Lincoln Land Community College
-- $8,928$5,177-
Morton College
-- $12,000$4,800-
Shawnee Community College
-- $6,300$5,868-
Average- -$9,158 $5,583-