For the academic year 2024-2025, Prairie State's tuition & fees is $9,342 for state residents and $11,064 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Prairie State's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $10,148 for in-state and $12,259 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Prairie State is lower than community colleges' average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Triton College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $15,330 and Southwestern Illinois College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,720 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Prairie State is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Prairie State and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL | $7,740 | $6,720 | $240 | $206 | $2,400 | - | $11,910 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL | $12,090 | $15,150 | $403 | $505 | $1,920 | - | $8,128 |
| College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL | $10,650 | $12,750 | $325 | $395 | $1,410 | - | $15,072 |
| Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL | $7,140 | $9,516 | $297 | $396 | $1,500 | - | $8,829 |
| Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL | $12,750 | $13,800 | $390 | $425 | $1,380 | - | $9,970 |
| College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL | $10,869 | $14,400 | $356 | $482 | $1,680 | - | $16,800 |
| McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL | $10,392 | $14,399 | $329 | $463 | $1,400 | - | $12,090 |
| Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, IL | $8,502 | $9,846 | $332 | $388 | $1,632 | - | $17,734 |
| Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights, IL | $9,342 | $11,064 | $389 | $461 | $2,500 | - | $7,516 |
| Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL | $12,090 | $15,330 | $387 | $495 | $1,500 | - | $9,970 |
| William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL | $10,062 | $11,874 | $396 | $471 | $1,100 | - | $14,251 |
| Average | $10,148 | $12,259 | $349 | $426 | $1,675 | - | $12,025 |