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Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2023 costs of attendance between best schools in Illinois. For state residents, the average COA is $33,723 when living on campus and $31,944 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $64,415 when living on campus and $62,636 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2023 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Best Schools In Illinois
RankNameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
1University of Chicago $64,260 $1,800 $20,796 -
2Northwestern University $63,468 $1,590 $24,336 $24,336
3Principia College $32,130 $1,000 $13,870 $11,000
4University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $15,714$33,686 $1,200 $15,220 -
5Illinois Institute of Technology $50,640 $1,200 $20,070 $17,800
6Wheaton College $42,240 $670 $13,870 $13,870
7Loyola University Chicago $49,498 $1,200 $17,120 $14,440
8Illinois Wesleyan University $53,814 $800 $14,118 $14,118
9Lewis University $36,530 $1,500 $14,090 $10,109
10Bradley University $37,800 $1,200 $14,436 $14,436
Average$15,714$46,407$1,216$16,793$15,014

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Illinois. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,714 for in-state students and $46,407 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Illinois are increased by 2.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Illinois, University of Chicago requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,260 and Principia College has the lowest tuition & fees of $32,130 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Best Schools In Illinois
RankName2021-20222022-2023
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1University of Chicago $60,963$64,260
2Northwestern University $60,768$63,468
3Principia College $30,820$32,130
4University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $17,634$37,632$15,714$33,686
5Illinois Institute of Technology $50,375$50,640
6Wheaton College $40,820$42,240
7Loyola University Chicago $47,808$49,498
8Illinois Wesleyan University $52,512$53,814
9Lewis University $35,472$36,530
10Bradley University $36,360$37,800
Average$17,634$45,353$15,714$46,407

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Illinois. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,131 for state residents and $32,475 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Illinois are increased by 2.87% 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 $14,760.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Best Schools In Illinois
RankName2021-20222022-2023
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1University of Chicago $63,936$66,492
2Northwestern University $56,567$53,024
3Principia College This school does not have graduate schools programs.
4University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $17,823$30,862$18,131$32,416
5Illinois Institute of Technology $30,822$35,721
6Wheaton College $18,096$18,720
7Loyola University Chicago $19,894$20,344
8Illinois Wesleyan University This school does not have graduate schools programs.
9Lewis University $14,960$14,960
10Bradley University $17,400$18,120
Average$17,823$31,567$18,131$32,475

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 2022-2023, the average living costs of best schools in Illinois is $16,793 when a student lives on campus and $15,014 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Best Schools In Illinois
RankNameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
1University of Chicago
$18,396$2,400 ---
2Northwestern University
$19,440$4,896 $19,440$4,896-
3Principia College
$12,870$1,000 $10,000$1,000-
4University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$12,720$2,500 ---
5Illinois Institute of Technology
$15,570$4,500 $12,600$5,200-
6Wheaton College
$11,690$2,180 $11,690$2,180-
7Loyola University Chicago
$15,520$1,600 $12,840$1,600-
8Illinois Wesleyan University
$12,418$1,700 $12,418$1,700-
9Lewis University
$11,956$2,134 $7,500$2,609-
10Bradley University
$12,196$2,240 $12,196$2,240-
Average$14,278 $2,515$12,336 $2,678-
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