Illinois compared with its neighbors and the U.S.
Among the 50 areas (50 states and DC) with a public-school median, Illinois has the 46th lowest median in-state tuition and fees for public schools (2-year and 4-year combined: $10,531). For public 4-year schools only it ranks 42nd lowest of 48 areas.
| Area | Schools with price | Public 4-year in-state median | Public 4-year out-of-state median | Public 2-year in-state median | Private nonprofit 4-year median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 116 | $13,083 | $15,416 | $10,270 | $36,258 |
| Iowa | 50 | $10,497 | $27,683 | $6,144 | $35,598 |
| Indiana | 60 | $9,254 | $22,043 | n/a | $35,500 |
| Kentucky | 52 | $10,513 | $21,150 | $4,656 | $27,850 |
| Missouri | 75 | $9,496 | $17,500 | $6,415 | $25,709 |
| Wisconsin | 56 | $8,487 | $17,274 | $4,724 | $34,390 |
| All U.S. schools (50 states and DC) | 3,188 | $8,524 | $17,725 | $4,710 | $33,076 |
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted). Medians are across schools, not weighted by enrollment, and shown only where at least 3 schools report a figure. DC is counted in the U.S. row but is not a state.