Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,174 when living on campus and $29,855 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,197 when living on campus and $34,877 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 | ||
| Northeastern Illinois University | $12,383 | $22,726 | $2,400 | $17,960 | $12,258 |
| Northern Illinois University | - | $12,700 | $1,300 | $15,636 | $15,636 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $14,338 | $29,360 | $1,400 | $20,626 | $20,426 |
| 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 | ||||
| Average | $13,375 | $18,397 | $1,250 | $16,550 | $15,230 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,375 for in-state students and $18,397 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Illinois Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,360 and Governors State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $12,101 | $22,192 | $12,383 | $22,726 |
| Northern Illinois University | $12,472 | $12,472 | - | $12,700 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $15,472 | $30,841 | $14,338 | $29,360 |
| 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 | |||
| Average | $12,664 | $19,752 | $13,375 | $18,397 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,851 for state residents and $17,743 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Illinois Chicago requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,481 and Governors State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,624.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $9,299 | $17,090 | $9,874 | $18,217 |
| Northern Illinois University | $9,066 | $9,066 | - | $9,090 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $17,257 | $28,422 | $17,268 | $28,641 |
| 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 | |||
| Average | $11,031 | $18,246 | $12,851 | $17,743 |
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 $16,550 when a student lives on campus and $15,230 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $10,742 | $7,218 | $5,040 | $7,218 | - |
| Northern Illinois University | $12,800 | $2,836 | $12,800 | $2,836 | - |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $14,600 | $6,026 | $14,400 | $6,026 | - |
| 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) | ||||
| Average | $12,160 | $4,390 | $10,840 | $4,390 | - |