Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $10,767 when living on campus and $25,636 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,154 when living on campus and $27,023 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 | ||
| Waubonsee Community College | $11,369 | $12,330 | $1,600 | - | $26,376 |
| Shawnee Community College | $7,200 | $7,500 | $1,470 | - | $12,168 |
| Parkland College | $9,642 | $13,266 | $1,200 | - | $11,900 |
| Morton College | $8,980 | $11,028 | $2,400 | - | $16,800 |
| Danville Area Community College | $9,200 | $9,200 | $775 | - | $7,100 |
| Average | $9,278 | $10,665 | $1,489 | - | $14,869 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,278 for in-state students and $10,665 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Parkland College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $13,266 and Shawnee Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,500 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Waubonsee Community College | $10,626 | $11,496 | $11,369 | $12,330 |
| Shawnee Community College | $6,750 | $7,050 | $7,200 | $7,500 |
| Parkland College | $11,580 | $15,930 | $9,642 | $13,266 |
| Morton College | $8,852 | $10,900 | $8,980 | $11,028 |
| Danville Area Community College | $8,650 | $8,650 | $9,200 | $9,200 |
| Average | $9,292 | $10,805 | $9,278 | $10,665 |
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 | |
| Waubonsee Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Parkland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Morton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Danville Area Community 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 $14,869 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Waubonsee Community College | - | - | $13,262 | $13,114 | - |
| Shawnee Community College | - | - | $6,300 | $5,868 | - |
| Parkland College | - | - | $8,500 | $3,400 | - |
| Morton College | - | - | $12,000 | $4,800 | - |
| Danville Area Community College | - | - | $4,000 | $3,100 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,812 | $6,056 | - |