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2022 Illinois Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

2022 Illinois Best Colleges Tuition Comparison
This page compares the best colleges in Illinois with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, University of Chicago rank first in the best Illinois college ranking and Northwestern University is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in Illinois

1 public and 9 private schools rank in the best Illinois colleges. The schools' average acceptance rate is 58.70% where University of Chicago has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 7% and Principia College has the highest rate of 93%. Total 133,510 students are attending one of the best Illinois schools where University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has the largest population with 52,679 students and Principia College has the smallest number of students (340 students). The average graduation rate is 81.60% and the average students to faculty ratio is 10.90:1 at those colleges.
The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best Illinois colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.
Table. Illinois Best Colleges Overview
RankName Acceptance RateSAT ScoreGraduation RatePopulationStudent-Faculty Ratio
1University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
7%1,53596%17,8345:1 (20.00 %)
2Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
9%1,49095%22,6036:1 (16.67 %)
3Principia College
Elsah, IL
93%1,11275%3406:1 (16.67 %)
4University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
63%1,33086%52,67920:1 (5.00 %)
5Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
61%1,29572%6,32512:1 (8.33 %)
6Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
87%1,33088%2,90810:1 (10.00 %)
7Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
71%1,23076%16,89314:1 (7.14 %)
8Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
57%1,20082%1,63611:1 (9.09 %)
9Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
66%1,11570%6,43713:1 (7.69 %)
10Bradley University
Peoria, IL
73%1,18076%5,85512:1 (8.33 %)
Average58.70%1,28281.60%133,510 (Total)10.90:1 (9.17 %)

Best Illinois Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best Illinois colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best Illinois colleges is $45,018 where University of Chicago has the most expensive costs at $62,241 and Principia College has the lowest amount of tuition at $30,820. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best Illinois colleges is $31,567 where University of Chicago has the highest tuition with $63,936 and Lewis University has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $14,960.
UndergraduateGraduate
Table. Best Illinois Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name 2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1University of Chicago $62,241$63,977
2Northwestern University $60,768$62,908
3Principia College $30,820$30,920
4University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $15,442$32,892 $15,740 $33,187
5Illinois Institute of Technology $50,490$50,490
6Wheaton College $40,820$42,616
7Loyola University Chicago $47,808$49,622
8Illinois Wesleyan University $52,512$53,715
9Lewis University $35,472$36,495
10Bradley University $36,360$37,262
Average$15,442$45,018$15,740$46,119
Table. Best Illinois Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name 2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1University of Chicago $63,936$66,417
2Northwestern University $56,567$56,567
3Principia College --
4University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $17,823$30,862 $17,823$17,734
5Illinois Institute of Technology $30,822$30,950
6Wheaton College $18,096$18,794
7Loyola University Chicago $19,894$20,663
8Illinois Wesleyan University --
9Lewis University $14,960$15,142
10Bradley University $17,400$17,768
Average$17,823$31,567$17,734$32,245

Illinois Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade(The 2010s)

There are 319 colleges in Illinois State - 66 public and 253 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $9,199 for Illinois residents and $12,804 for others in 2017. It increase 6.78% from last year and 19.98% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $23,943 which are increased 5.61% from last year and 18.72% from 2010 cumulatively.


Tuition & Fees Trends of Illinois Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for Illinois colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.
Undergraduate (Public) Undergraduate (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Illinois public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $9,199 which has increased by 23.94% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $12,804 which has risen by 19.98%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.85% while last year increase rate was 6.78%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Illinois Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$7,422$7,528$7,743$8,109$8,489$8,556$9,199
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%1.42%2.86%4.72%4.69%0.79%7.52%
Cumulative Rates0.00%1.42%4.33%9.25%14.37%15.28%23.94%
Out-of-State Costs$10,672$10,881$11,204$11,587$12,067$11,990$12,804
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%1.96%2.97%3.43%4.13%-0.63%6.78%
Cumulative Rates0.00%1.96%4.99%8.58%13.07%12.36%19.98%
For private schools in Illinois state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $23,943 which has increased by 18.72% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.67% while last year increase rate was 5.61%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Illinois Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$20,169$21,003$21,466$21,972$22,399$22,671$23,943
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%4.14%2.20%2.36%1.94%1.21%5.61%
Cumulative Rates0.00%4.14%6.43%8.94%11.06%12.41%18.72%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Illinois public schools are $11,501 which has increased by 24.18% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $19,809 which has risen by 16.44%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.35% while last year increase rate was 1.29%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Illinois Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$9,261$9,501$9,967$10,245$10,882$11,176$11,501
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%2.58%4.91%2.79%6.22%2.70%2.90%
Cumulative Rates0.00%2.58%7.62%10.62%17.50%20.68%24.18%
Out-of-State Costs$17,013$17,378$17,993$18,473$19,439$19,557$19,809
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%2.15%3.54%2.67%5.23%0.61%1.29%
Cumulative Rates0.00%2.15%5.76%8.59%14.27%14.96%16.44%
For private graduate schools in Illinois state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $19,436 which has increased by 17.54% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.50614% while last year increase rate was 5.79%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Illinois Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$16,535$17,163$16,821$17,912$18,257$18,371$19,436
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%3.80%-1.99%6.49%1.93%0.63%5.79%
Cumulative Rates0.00%3.80%1.73%8.33%10.41%11.11%17.54%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Illinois college cost trends.

10 Most Popular Colleges In Illinois State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the most popular colleges and universities in Illinois State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular Illinois schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Illinois State

In most popular schools in Illinois, there are 6 public and 4 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Illinois State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.
Table. 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Illinois State Overview
Name Acceptance RatesGraduation RatesPopulationStudent Faculty Ratio
Columbia College-Chicago
Chicago, IL
88%45%8,120 1:12 (8.33 %)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
66%85%46,951 1:19 (5.26 %)
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
88%72%21,039 1:18 (5.56 %)
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
8%94%15,775 1:6 (16.67 %)
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
13%94%21,823 1:7 (14.29 %)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
77%58%29,120 1:18 (5.56 %)
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
21%16%3,578 1:11 (9.09 %)
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
88%48%14,142 1:19 (5.26 %)
Tribeca Flashpoint College
Chicago, IL
89%72%270 1:13 (7.69 %)
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
81%44%15,987 1:15 (6.67 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Illinois State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.
UndergraduateGraduate Living Costs
Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Columbia College-Chicago $25,334$25,334
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $17,184$34,011 $17,184$34,011
Illinois State University $12,013$16,637 $12,013$16,637
University of Chicago $52,491$52,491
Northwestern University $50,855$50,855
University of Illinois at Chicago $14,776$25,062 $14,776$25,062
Chicago State University $10,252$17,212 $10,252$17,212
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville $9,796$11,194 $9,796$11,194
Tribeca Flashpoint College $27,454$27,454
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale $13,073$26,110 $13,073$26,110
Average$12,849$28,636$12,849$28,636
Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Columbia College-Chicago $26,784$26,784
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $18,289$31,529 $18,289$31,529
Illinois State University $8,970$16,542 $8,970$16,542
University of Chicago $54,840$54,840
Northwestern University $50,864$50,864
University of Illinois at Chicago $16,343$25,297 $16,343$25,297
Chicago State University $8,776$13,978 $8,776$13,978
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville $7,954$12,938 $7,954$12,938
Tribeca Flashpoint College --
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale $14,583$30,369 $14,583$30,369
Average$12,485$29,237$12,485$29,237
Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Living Costs2018 Estimated Living Costs
On-CampusOff-campusOn-CampusOff-Campus
Columbia College-Chicago $16,234$16,234 $16,234$16,234
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign $13,806- $13,806-
Illinois State University $13,194$13,620 $13,194$13,620
University of Chicago $17,268- $17,268-
Northwestern University $18,021$18,021 $18,021$18,021
University of Illinois at Chicago $14,970$14,510 $14,970$14,510
Chicago State University $12,839$12,839 $12,839$12,839
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville $11,979$11,979 $11,979$11,979
Tribeca Flashpoint College -$13,150 -$13,150
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale $13,127$13,127 $13,127$13,127
Average $14,604$14,185 $14,604$14,185