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 Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL | $12,757 |
$12,757 | $335 |
$335 | $2,400 |
$11,550 |
$32,250 |
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Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL | $13,377 |
$15,859 | $335 |
$408 | $150 |
$12,282 |
$11,862 |
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Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL | $12,004 |
$12,004 | $343 |
$343 | $1,000 |
$11,736 |
$11,736 |
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Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | $14,410 |
$26,058 | $402 |
$804 | $830 |
$11,754 |
$12,194 |
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Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL | $12,383 |
$22,726 | $431 |
$862 | $1,920 |
$10,390 |
$5,220 |
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Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | $13,060 |
$13,060 | $377 |
$377 | $1,200 |
$14,160 |
$13,900 |
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Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL | $12,092 |
$12,092 | $309 |
$309 | $1,006 |
$14,490 |
$14,490 |
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Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | $13,334 |
$13,334 | $321 |
$321 | $1,100 |
$12,341 |
$12,812 |
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University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | $15,949 |
$32,009 | $464 |
$911 | $1,400 |
$16,500 |
$14,400 |
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University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL | $12,557 |
$20,139 | $342 |
$367 | $1,200 |
$12,242 |
- |
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University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | $18,267 |
$40,096 | $595 |
$1,087 | $1,200 |
$14,522 |
- |
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|
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL | $14,572 |
$14,572 | $322 |
$322 | $1,200 |
$11,320 |
$11,320 |
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| Average | $13,730 | $19,559 | $381 | $537 | $1,217 | $12,774 | $14,018 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.