Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,443 when living on campus and $27,982 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,343 when living on campus and $30,882 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | - | $13,244 | $1,100 | $15,065 | $15,619 |
Northeastern Illinois University | $12,383 | $22,726 | $2,400 | $17,960 | $12,258 |
Governors State University | - | $11,320 | $1,000 | $14,460 | $14,460 |
Eastern Illinois University | $13,403 | $15,879 | $150 | $14,066 | $13,370 |
Southern Illinois University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
University of Illinois System Offices | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $12,893 | $15,792 | $1,163 | $15,388 | $13,927 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,893 for in-state students and $15,792 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -10.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northeastern Illinois University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,726 and Governors State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,320 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $15,416 | $15,416 | - | $13,244 |
Northeastern Illinois University | $12,101 | $22,192 | $12,383 | $22,726 |
Governors State University | $10,468 | $17,980 | - | $11,320 |
Eastern Illinois University | $12,809 | $15,274 | $13,403 | $15,879 |
Southern Illinois University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
University of Illinois System Offices | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $12,699 | $17,716 | $12,893 | $15,792 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,811 for state residents and $20,509 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,170 and Governors State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,624.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $16,320 | $33,222 | $14,148 | $31,050 |
Northeastern Illinois University | $9,299 | $17,090 | $9,874 | $18,217 |
Governors State University | $8,590 | $14,944 | - | $10,072 |
Eastern Illinois University | $10,942 | $21,709 | $11,410 | $22,695 |
Southern Illinois University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
University of Illinois System Offices | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $11,288 | $21,741 | $11,811 | $20,509 |
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 $15,388 when a student lives on campus and $13,927 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $12,114 | $2,951 | $12,668 | $2,951 | - |
Northeastern Illinois University | $10,742 | $7,218 | $5,040 | $7,218 | - |
Governors State University | $11,360 | $3,100 | $11,360 | $3,100 | - |
Eastern Illinois University | $11,298 | $2,768 | $10,602 | $2,768 | - |
Southern Illinois University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
University of Illinois System Offices | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $11,379 | $4,009 | $9,918 | $4,009 | - |