Published tuition is $13,679 in-state and $16,217 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $26,996 a year. After aid, families pay between $8,619 and $21,027 depending on income.
| Household income | Net price a year | Share of the sticker price |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,828 | 36% |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,619 | 32% |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,412 | 42% |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,665 | 58% |
| Over $110,000 | $21,027 | 78% |
Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.
A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.
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| University | In-state | Out-of-state | Cost of attendance | Net price (under $30k) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois University | $15,264 | $15,264 | $28,254 | $6,941 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $13,334 | $13,334 | $28,329 | $9,415 |
| Northern Illinois University | $13,248 | $13,248 | $28,851 | $10,126 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $12,922 | $12,922 | $28,919 | $8,483 |
| National-Louis University | $12,705 | $12,705 | $24,154 | $12,462 |
| Generations College | $12,700 | $12,700 | $25,660 | not published |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.