Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in College Conference of Illinois and Wisc. The average COA is $60,022 when living on campus and $59,781 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 | ||
| Augustana College | $51,598 | $1,000 | $15,031 | $15,031 | |
| Elmhurst University | $42,955 | $1,250 | $19,844 | $18,988 | |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $57,704 | $800 | $15,070 | $15,070 | |
| Millikin University | $26,792 | $1,000 | $16,073 | $15,088 | |
| North Central College | $45,726 | $900 | $17,582 | $18,512 | |
| North Park University | $36,710 | $1,050 | $13,590 | $16,905 | |
| Wheaton College | $45,546 | $936 | $15,570 | $16,118 | |
| Carroll University | $38,890 | $1,000 | $18,282 | $13,162 | |
| Carthage College | $38,750 | $500 | $16,050 | $16,050 | |
| Average | $42,741 | $937 | $16,344 | $16,103 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in College Conference of Illinois and Wisc. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $42,741 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in College Conference of Illinois and Wisc are decreased by -0.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in College Conference of Illinois and Wisc, Illinois Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $57,500 and Millikin University has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Augustana College | $49,834 | $51,598 | ||
| Elmhurst University | $41,628 | $42,955 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $55,704 | $57,704 | ||
| Millikin University | $43,570 | $26,792 | ||
| North Central College | $44,394 | $45,726 | ||
| North Park University | $35,325 | $36,710 | ||
| Wheaton College | $43,936 | $45,546 | ||
| Carroll University | $37,230 | $38,890 | ||
| Carthage College | $36,500 | $38,750 | ||
| Average | $43,125 | $42,741 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in College Conference of Illinois and Wisc. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,216 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in College Conference of Illinois and Wisc are decreased by -0.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in College Conference of Illinois and Wisc, Augustana College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,850 and Carroll University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,900.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Augustana College | $34,660 | $35,010 | ||
| Elmhurst University | $34,037 | $34,460 | ||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Millikin University | $21,333 | $21,333 | ||
| North Central College | $15,822 | $15,922 | ||
| North Park University | $16,191 | $14,417 | ||
| Wheaton College | $19,440 | $20,160 | ||
| Carroll University | $14,454 | $14,424 | ||
| Carthage College | $30,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Average | $23,242 | $23,216 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in College Conference of Illinois and Wisc. 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 colleges in College Conference of Illinois and Wisc is $16,344 when a student lives on campus and $16,103 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Augustana College | $12,502 | $2,529 | $12,502 | $2,529 | $2,529 |
| Elmhurst University | $14,528 | $5,316 | $12,038 | $6,950 | $6,950 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $13,370 | $1,700 | $13,370 | $1,700 | $1,000 |
| Millikin University | $13,695 | $2,378 | $12,710 | $2,378 | $2,378 |
| North Central College | $14,688 | $2,894 | $14,076 | $4,436 | $4,038 |
| North Park University | $11,090 | $2,500 | $12,405 | $4,500 | $3,400 |
| Wheaton College | $13,010 | $2,560 | $12,868 | $3,250 | $2,560 |
| Carroll University | $14,280 | $4,002 | $8,362 | $4,800 | $5,032 |
| Carthage College | $13,450 | $2,600 | $13,450 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Average | $13,401 | $2,942 | $12,420 | $3,683 | $3,387 |
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