Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,614 when living on campus and $49,721 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 | ||
| Wheaton College | $43,930 | $910 | $14,830 | $17,432 | |
| Trinity Christian College | $20,325 | $1,100 | $16,400 | $11,000 | |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $55,704 | $800 | $14,630 | $14,630 | |
| Aurora University | $28,220 | $1,200 | $16,444 | $7,668 | |
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | $32,000 | - | - | - | |
| Lincoln College | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $36,036 | $1,003 | $15,576 | $12,683 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $37,045 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Illinois Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $55,704 and Trinity Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,325 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wheaton College | $42,240 | $43,930 | ||
| Trinity Christian College | $34,325 | $20,325 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $53,814 | $55,704 | ||
| Aurora University | $27,420 | $28,220 | ||
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lincoln College | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $39,450 | $37,045 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,469 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 39.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,000 and Trinity Christian College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,823.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wheaton College | $18,720 | $19,440 | ||
| Trinity Christian College | $10,708 | $15,073 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Aurora University | $14,586 | $15,363 | ||
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | - | $32,000 | ||
| Lincoln College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,671 | $20,469 | ||
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 $15,576 when a student lives on campus and $12,683 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wheaton College | $12,390 | $2,440 | $14,362 | $3,070 | - |
| Trinity Christian College | $11,200 | $5,200 | $5,800 | $5,200 | - |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $12,930 | $1,700 | $12,930 | $1,700 | - |
| Aurora University | $13,240 | $3,204 | $4,248 | $3,420 | - |
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lincoln College | - | ||||
| Average | $12,440 | $3,136 | $9,335 | $3,348 | - |