For the academic year 2024-2025, Wheaton's tuition & fees is $45,546 for first-year students. Wheaton's tuition is comparable to similar schools. The average tuition of the schools is $44,761.
The average tuition of similar schools to Wheaton is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,541 in 2025.
University of Chicago has the most expensive tuition & fees of $69,324 and National Louis University has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,245 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Wheaton is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Wheaton 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 | ||
| Aurora UniversityAurora, IL | $29,170 | $465 | $1,200 | $13,580 | $4,626 | ||
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | $42,160 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $13,500 | $11,692 | ||
| University of ChicagoChicago, IL | $69,324 | $2,248 | $1,800 | $20,109 | - | ||
| Columbia College ChicagoChicago, IL | $34,088 | $1,115 | $1,900 | $20,629 | $23,400 | ||
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | $45,405 | $791 | $1,104 | $19,095 | $19,095 | ||
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL | $52,202 | $1,581 | $1,240 | $17,356 | $15,525 | ||
| Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL | $39,200 | $1,127 | $1,500 | $12,140 | $10,000 | ||
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | $53,710 | $960 | $1,600 | $17,010 | $16,088 | ||
| National Louis UniversityChicago, IL | $13,245 | $430 | - | - | $14,700 | ||
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | $68,322 | $7,960 | $1,794 | $21,126 | $21,126 | ||
| Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL | $45,546 | $1,893 | $936 | $13,010 | $12,868 | ||
| Average | - | $44,761 | - | $1,787 | $1,437 | $16,756 | $14,912 |