Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $10,183 when living on campus and $23,401 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $13,709 when living on campus and $26,927 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 | ||
| Southeastern Illinois College | $6,300 | $6,540 | $845 | - | $13,873 |
| Rock Valley College | $10,274 | $21,344 | $1,370 | - | $13,509 |
| Prairie State College | $9,342 | $11,064 | $2,500 | - | $13,720 |
| Parkland College | $9,642 | $13,266 | $1,200 | - | $11,900 |
| McHenry County College | $10,529 | $14,885 | $1,400 | - | $14,420 |
| Highland Community College | $6,976 | $7,120 | $720 | - | $11,883 |
| Average | $8,844 | $12,370 | $1,339 | - | $13,218 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,844 for in-state students and $12,370 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rock Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,344 and Southeastern Illinois College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,540 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southeastern Illinois College | $6,240 | $6,480 | $6,300 | $6,540 |
| Rock Valley College | $10,484 | $20,384 | $10,274 | $21,344 |
| Prairie State College | $9,342 | $11,064 | $9,342 | $11,064 |
| Parkland College | $11,580 | $15,930 | $9,642 | $13,266 |
| McHenry County College | $11,341 | $14,692 | $10,529 | $14,885 |
| Highland Community College | $6,904 | $7,048 | $6,976 | $7,120 |
| Average | $9,315 | $12,600 | $8,844 | $12,370 |
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 | |
| Southeastern Illinois College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rock Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Prairie State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Parkland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| McHenry County College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Highland 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 $13,218 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southeastern Illinois College | - | - | $7,108 | $6,765 | - |
| Rock Valley College | - | - | $10,107 | $3,402 | - |
| Prairie State College | - | - | $7,516 | $6,204 | - |
| Parkland College | - | - | $8,500 | $3,400 | - |
| McHenry County College | - | - | $10,522 | $3,898 | - |
| Highland Community College | - | - | $5,603 | $6,280 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,226 | $4,992 | - |