Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $41,170 when living on campus and $42,975 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 | ||
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | $23,232 | - | - | - | |
| Illinois College | $38,676 | - | $13,526 | $8,998 | |
| Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | $25,069 | - | - | - | |
| Rush University | $33,751 | - | - | - | |
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | $34,000 | - | - | - | |
| Columbia College - Elgin | $8,256 | $480 | - | $21,664 | |
| Average | $27,164 | $480 | $13,526 | $15,331 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,438 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Illinois College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,976 and Columbia College - Elgin has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,256 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Illinois College | $37,470 | $38,676 | ||
| Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | $28,025 | $25,069 | ||
| Rush University | $30,957 | $33,751 | ||
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia College - Elgin | $8,304 | $8,256 | ||
| Average | $26,189 | $26,438 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $30,295 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rush University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $38,755 and Illinois College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,000.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | $23,232 | $23,232 | ||
| Illinois College | $9,200 | $18,300 | ||
| Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | $32,398 | $37,188 | ||
| Rush University | $38,013 | $38,755 | ||
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | $32,000 | $34,000 | ||
| Columbia College - Elgin | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $26,969 | $30,295 | ||
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,526 when a student lives on campus and $15,331 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | - | - | - | - | - |
| Illinois College | $12,026 | $1,500 | $7,498 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rush University | - | - | - | - | - |
| NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | - | - | - | - | - |
| Columbia College - Elgin | - | - | $11,680 | $9,984 | - |
| Average | $12,026 | $1,500 | $9,589 | $5,742 | $1,000 |
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