Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $48,574 when living on campus and $46,953 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 | ||
| Dominican University | $37,844 | $1,200 | $13,402 | $13,904 | |
| Principia College | $33,280 | $1,000 | $14,370 | $11,000 | |
| North Central College | $44,394 | $1,200 | $14,368 | $19,246 | |
| Moody Bible Institute | $15,356 | $1,027 | $17,780 | $18,785 | |
| Illinois College | $37,470 | - | $11,764 | $7,800 | |
| Aurora University | $28,220 | $1,200 | $16,444 | $7,668 | |
| Average | $32,761 | $1,125 | $14,688 | $13,067 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $32,761 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Central College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,394 and Moody Bible Institute has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,356 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dominican University | $36,350 | $37,844 | ||
| Principia College | $32,130 | $33,280 | ||
| North Central College | $43,046 | $44,394 | ||
| Moody Bible Institute | $16,178 | $15,356 | ||
| Illinois College | $36,346 | $37,470 | ||
| Aurora University | $27,420 | $28,220 | ||
| Average | $31,912 | $32,761 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,845 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Dominican University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,000 and Illinois College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,000.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dominican University | $20,400 | $19,500 | ||
| Principia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Central College | $15,822 | $15,822 | ||
| Moody Bible Institute | $8,910 | $9,342 | ||
| Illinois College | $9,100 | $9,200 | ||
| Aurora University | $14,586 | $15,363 | ||
| Average | $13,764 | $13,845 | ||
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 $14,688 when a student lives on campus and $13,067 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Dominican University | $12,552 | $850 | $12,554 | $1,350 | - |
| Principia College | $13,370 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 | - |
| North Central College | $12,434 | $1,934 | $10,208 | $9,038 | - |
| Moody Bible Institute | $12,820 | $4,960 | $12,210 | $6,575 | - |
| Illinois College | $10,264 | $1,500 | $6,300 | $1,500 | - |
| Aurora University | $13,240 | $3,204 | $4,248 | $3,420 | - |
| Average | $12,447 | $2,241 | $9,253 | $3,814 | - |