Tuition Comparison Between Illinois Public Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Illinois Public Colleges is $13,730 for in-state and $19,559 for out-of-state students.

Illinois Public Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Illinois, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,096 and Governors State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,004 among Illinois Public Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Illinois Public Colleges is as follows:

  • The tuition & fees is $13,730 for in-state and $19,559 for out-of-state students.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $381 for state residents and $537 for out-of-state.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,217.
  • The living cost is $12,774 (on-campus) and $14,018 (off-campus).

Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Illinois Public Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Illinois Public Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL$12,757 $12,757$335 $335$2,400 $11,550 $32,250
Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL$13,377 $15,859$335 $408$150 $12,282 $11,862
Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL$12,004 $12,004$343 $343$1,000 $11,736 $11,736
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL$14,410 $26,058$402 $804$830 $11,754 $12,194
Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL$12,383 $22,726$431 $862$1,920 $10,390 $5,220
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL$13,060 $13,060$377 $377$1,200 $14,160 $13,900
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL$12,092 $12,092$309 $309$1,006 $14,490 $14,490
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL$13,334 $13,334$321 $321$1,100 $12,341 $12,812
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL$15,949 $32,009$464 $911$1,400 $16,500 $14,400
University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL$12,557 $20,139$342 $367$1,200 $12,242 -
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL$18,267 $40,096$595 $1,087$1,200 $14,522 -
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL$14,572 $14,572$322 $322$1,200 $11,320 $11,320
Average$13,730$19,559$381$537$1,217$12,774$14,018
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Illinois Public Colleges

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