Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $59,327 when living on campus and $59,823 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 | ||
| North Central College | $44,394 | $1,200 | $14,368 | $19,246 | |
| Loyola University Chicago | $51,716 | $1,200 | $18,494 | $17,156 | |
| Judson University | $30,910 | $1,270 | $14,320 | $12,000 | |
| Elmhurst University | $41,628 | $1,240 | $16,568 | $17,330 | |
| Robert Morris University Illinois | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Christian Life College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $42,162 | $1,228 | $15,938 | $16,433 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $42,162 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loyola University Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,716 and Judson University has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,910 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Central College | $43,046 | $44,394 | ||
| Loyola University Chicago | $49,498 | $51,716 | ||
| Judson University | $30,910 | $30,910 | ||
| Elmhurst University | $40,232 | $41,628 | ||
| Robert Morris University Illinois | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Christian Life College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $40,922 | $42,162 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,718 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Elmhurst University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $33,667 and North Central College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,822.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Central College | $15,822 | $15,822 | ||
| Loyola University Chicago | $20,344 | $22,305 | ||
| Judson University | $16,836 | $18,708 | ||
| Elmhurst University | $33,370 | $34,037 | ||
| Robert Morris University Illinois | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Christian Life College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $21,593 | $22,718 | ||
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 $15,938 when a student lives on campus and $16,433 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| North Central College | $12,434 | $1,934 | $10,208 | $9,038 | - |
| Loyola University Chicago | $16,894 | $1,600 | $15,556 | $1,600 | - |
| Judson University | $11,820 | $2,500 | $9,500 | $2,500 | - |
| Elmhurst University | $11,858 | $4,710 | $11,300 | $6,030 | - |
| Robert Morris University Illinois | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Christian Life College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,252 | $2,686 | $11,641 | $4,792 | - |