Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,012 when living on campus and $35,307 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $58,892 when living on campus and $59,187 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 | ||
| Loyola University Chicago | $51,716 | $1,200 | $18,494 | $17,156 | |
| Illinois State University | $16,021 | $28,086 | $830 | $17,458 | $19,386 |
| Average | $16,021 | $39,901 | $1,015 | $17,976 | $18,271 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,021 for in-state students and $39,901 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loyola University Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,716 and Illinois State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,086 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Loyola University Chicago | $49,498 | $51,716 | ||
| Illinois State University | $13,941 | $23,209 | $16,021 | $28,086 |
| Average | $13,941 | $36,354 | $16,021 | $39,901 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,009 for state residents and $17,476 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loyola University Chicago requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,375 and Illinois State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,608.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Loyola University Chicago | $20,344 | $22,305 | ||
| Illinois State University | $9,648 | $11,454 | $10,009 | $12,646 |
| Average | $9,648 | $15,899 | $10,009 | $17,476 |
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 $17,976 when a student lives on campus and $18,271 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Loyola University Chicago | $16,894 | $1,600 | $15,556 | $1,600 | - |
| Illinois State University | $11,584 | $5,874 | $12,048 | $7,338 | - |
| Average | $14,239 | $3,737 | $13,802 | $4,469 | - |