Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,518 when living on campus and $29,457 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,322 when living on campus and $41,261 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 | ||
University of Northern Iowa | $9,728 | $21,272 | $800 | $12,198 | $12,148 |
Illinois State University | $16,021 | $28,086 | $830 | $17,458 | $19,386 |
Average | $12,875 | $24,679 | $815 | $14,828 | $15,767 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,875 for in-state students and $24,679 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Illinois State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,086 and University of Northern Iowa has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,272 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Northern Iowa | $9,411 | $20,565 | $9,728 | $21,272 |
Illinois State University | $13,941 | $23,209 | $16,021 | $28,086 |
Average | $11,676 | $21,887 | $12,875 | $24,679 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,686 for state residents and $17,740 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Northern Iowa requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,502 and Illinois State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,608.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Northern Iowa | $10,991 | $22,074 | $11,362 | $22,834 |
Illinois State University | $9,648 | $11,454 | $10,009 | $12,646 |
Average | $10,320 | $16,764 | $10,686 | $17,740 |
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 $14,828 when a student lives on campus and $15,767 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) | |
University of Northern Iowa | $9,648 | $2,550 | $9,648 | $2,500 | - |
Illinois State University | $11,584 | $5,874 | $12,048 | $7,338 | - |
Average | $10,616 | $4,212 | $10,848 | $4,919 | - |