Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between best schools in Illinois. For state residents, the average COA is $37,696 when living on campus and $36,178 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $69,724 when living on campus and $68,206 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 | $69,324 | $1,800 | $22,509 | - | |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $68,322 | $1,794 | $24,762 | $24,762 | |
| 3 | Principia College | $34,680 | $1,000 | $14,910 | $11,000 | |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $18,267 | $40,096 | $1,200 | $17,022 | - |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $52,202 | $1,240 | $22,056 | $20,925 | |
| 6 | Wheaton College | $45,546 | $936 | $15,570 | $16,118 | |
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $53,710 | $1,600 | $18,710 | $17,788 | |
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $57,704 | $800 | $15,070 | $15,070 | |
| 9 | Lewis University | $39,200 | $1,500 | $14,330 | $12,714 | |
| 10 | Bradley University | $42,160 | $1,300 | $16,184 | $14,376 | |
| Average | $18,267 | $50,294 | $1,317 | $18,112 | $16,594 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Illinois. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $18,267 for in-state students and $50,294 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Illinois are increased by 3.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Illinois, University of Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $67,446 and Principia College has the lowest tuition & fees of $33,600 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | University of Chicago | $65,619 | $69,324 | ||
| 2 | Northwestern University | $65,997 | $68,322 | ||
| 3 | Principia College | $33,280 | $34,680 | ||
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $18,060 | $39,192 | $18,267 | $40,096 |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $50,917 | $52,202 | ||
| 6 | Wheaton College | $43,936 | $45,546 | ||
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $51,716 | $53,710 | ||
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $55,704 | $57,704 | ||
| 9 | Lewis University | $37,882 | $39,200 | ||
| 10 | Bradley University | $39,680 | $42,160 | ||
| Average | $18,060 | $48,392 | $18,267 | $50,294 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Illinois. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,278 for state residents and $33,906 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Illinois are increased by 2.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Illinois, University of Chicago requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $67,200 and Lewis University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,480.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | University of Chicago | $66,543 | $68,652 | ||
| 2 | Northwestern University | $53,871 | $54,655 | ||
| 3 | Principia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $18,837 | $33,640 | $19,278 | $34,406 |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $33,810 | $35,222 | ||
| 6 | Wheaton College | $19,440 | $20,160 | ||
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $22,305 | $21,912 | ||
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 9 | Lewis University | $15,490 | $15,800 | ||
| 10 | Bradley University | $19,014 | $20,440 | ||
| Average | $18,837 | $33,014 | $19,278 | $33,906 | |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of best schools in Illinois is $18,112 when a student lives on campus and $16,594 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 | $20,109 | $2,400 | - | - | - |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $21,126 | $3,636 | $21,126 | $3,636 | $3,075 |
| 3 | Principia College | $13,910 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $14,522 | $2,500 | - | - | - |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $17,356 | $4,700 | $15,525 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| 6 | Wheaton College | $13,010 | $2,560 | $12,868 | $3,250 | $2,560 |
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $17,010 | $1,700 | $16,088 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $13,370 | $1,700 | $13,370 | $1,700 | $1,000 |
| 9 | Lewis University | $12,140 | $2,190 | $10,000 | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| 10 | Bradley University | $13,500 | $2,684 | $11,692 | $2,684 | $3,134 |
| Average | $15,605 | $2,507 | $13,834 | $2,761 | $2,573 | |
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