How much will college cost?
Use the calculator below to get an idea of how much you may need so you can set your goals accordingly.
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You can get an idea of how much to prepare for based upon the current costs of college and adjusting for the cost of inflation. Using 2024 tuition, fees and living costs, College Tuition Compare compiled a national database of total costs for colleges and different types of schools by state. Their data sources include IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and the OPE (U.S. Department of Education—Office of Postsecondary Education). Source: CollegeTuitionCompare.com, 2024.
Current college costs by state
| State | Tuition | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Public in-state | Public out-of-state | Private | On-campus | Off-campus |
| 249 Schools | $10,271 | $13,427 | $27,016 | $15,778 | $15,514 |
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