univstats

Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $54,133 when living on campus and $53,457 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Dominican University $37,844 $1,200 $13,402 $13,904
National University of Health Sciences $22,450 - - -
Millikin University $43,670 $1,000 $15,430 $14,810
Lake Forest College $54,202 $1,350 $15,798 $15,798
East-West University $26,100 $900 - $12,291
Adler University $44,030 $1,583 - -
Average$38,049$1,207$14,877$14,201

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $38,049 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 18.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lake Forest College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $54,202 and National University of Health Sciences has the lowest tuition & fees of $22,122 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Dominican University $36,350$37,844
National University of Health Sciences $21,588$22,450
Millikin University $41,532$43,670
Lake Forest College $52,902$54,202
East-West University $23,400$26,100
Adler University $16,740$44,030
Average$32,085$38,049

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,212 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, National University of Health Sciences requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,801 and Lake Forest College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,212.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Dominican University $20,400$19,500
National University of Health Sciences $26,732$27,801
Millikin University $20,000$21,333
Lake Forest College $15,816$16,212
East-West University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Adler University The graduate tuition information is not available.
Average$20,737$21,212

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 $14,877 when a student lives on campus and $14,201 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Dominican University
$12,552$850 $12,554$1,350-
National University of Health Sciences
-- ---
Millikin University
$13,330$2,100 $12,710$2,100-
Lake Forest College
$12,480$3,318 $12,480$3,318-
East-West University
-- $8,991$3,300-
Adler University
-- ---
Average$12,787 $2,089$11,684 $2,517-