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58.4%Acceptance
$37,000Tuition
1,292Students
65%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$63,926Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$37,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,000
Average Net Price
$16,284
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,980
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,200
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,780
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,079
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$223/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
65.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
79.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,707
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,378
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,264
$75,001 – $110,000 $19,548
$110,001+ $20,057

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $37,000 sticker price at this Catholic university in Joliet. The average net price drops to $16,284 after aid. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,707 annually, while those making over $110,000 still get discounts down to $20,057. Over four years, costs range from roughly $39,000 to $80,000 depending on family income.

Students typically graduate with $21,079 in debt, translating to $223 monthly payments. That's manageable given the median earnings of $63,926 ten years out. The 65% loan repayment rate suggests most handle their debt successfully. Nearly 38% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the school serves working-class families well. The best deal goes to Illinois residents from lower-income households, who represent the majority of students and benefit most from the generous need-based aid that cuts costs by over 70%.

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