Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in Illinois. For state residents, the average COA is $34,597 when living on campus and $33,466 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $66,733 when living on campus and $65,601 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | University of Chicago | $66,939 | $1,800 | $21,621 | - | |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $65,997 | $1,686 | $23,607 | $23,607 | |
| 3 | Principia College | $33,280 | $1,000 | $14,370 | $11,000 | |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $16,004 | $34,501 | $1,200 | $16,438 | - |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $51,763 | $1,200 | $20,028 | $20,500 | |
| 6 | Wheaton College | $43,930 | $910 | $14,830 | $17,432 | |
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $51,716 | $1,200 | $18,494 | $17,156 | |
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $55,704 | $800 | $14,630 | $14,630 | |
| 9 | Lewis University | $37,882 | $1,500 | $14,330 | $10,285 | |
| 10 | Bradley University | $39,680 | $1,200 | $15,090 | $15,090 | |
| Average | $16,004 | $48,139 | $1,250 | $17,344 | $16,213 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Illinois. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,004 for in-state students and $48,139 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Illinois are increased by 3.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Illinois, University of Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $66,939 and Principia College has the lowest tuition & fees of $33,280 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | University of Chicago | $62,940 | $66,939 | ||
| 2 | Northwestern University | $63,468 | $65,997 | ||
| 3 | Principia College | $32,130 | $33,280 | ||
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $17,782 | $38,362 | $16,004 | $34,501 |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $50,279 | $51,763 | ||
| 6 | Wheaton College | $42,240 | $43,930 | ||
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $49,498 | $51,716 | ||
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $53,814 | $55,704 | ||
| 9 | Lewis University | $36,530 | $37,882 | ||
| 10 | Bradley University | $37,800 | $39,680 | ||
| Average | $17,782 | $46,706 | $16,004 | $48,139 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Illinois. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,837 for state residents and $33,014 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Illinois are increased by 1.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Illinois, University of Chicago requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $65,145 and Lewis University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,210.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | University of Chicago | $66,492 | $66,543 | ||
| 2 | Northwestern University | $53,024 | $53,871 | ||
| 3 | Principia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $18,131 | $32,416 | $18,837 | $33,640 |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $35,721 | $33,810 | ||
| 6 | Wheaton College | $18,720 | $19,440 | ||
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $20,344 | $22,305 | ||
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 9 | Lewis University | $14,960 | $15,490 | ||
| 10 | Bradley University | $18,120 | $19,014 | ||
| Average | $18,131 | $32,475 | $18,837 | $33,014 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Illinois. 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 best schools in Illinois is $17,344 when a student lives on campus and $16,213 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | University of Chicago | $19,221 | $2,400 | - | - | - |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $20,334 | $3,273 | $20,334 | $3,273 | - |
| 3 | Principia College | $13,370 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 | - |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $13,938 | $2,500 | - | - | - |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $16,528 | $3,500 | $15,300 | $5,200 | - |
| 6 | Wheaton College | $12,390 | $2,440 | $14,362 | $3,070 | - |
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $16,894 | $1,600 | $15,556 | $1,600 | - |
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $12,930 | $1,700 | $12,930 | $1,700 | - |
| 9 | Lewis University | $12,140 | $2,190 | $7,500 | $2,785 | - |
| 10 | Bradley University | $12,850 | $2,240 | $12,850 | $2,240 | - |
| Average | $15,060 | $2,284 | $13,604 | $2,609 | - | |
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