For the academic year 2023-2024, Principia's tuition & fees is $33,280 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its Principia's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $42,237.
The average tuition of similar schools to Principia is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,111 in 2024.
Northwestern University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,997 and National Louis University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,601 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Principia is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Principia and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Aurora UniversityAurora, IL | $28,220 | $450 | $1,200 | $13,240 | $4,248 | ||
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | $39,680 | $1,039 | $1,200 | $12,850 | $12,850 | ||
| University of ChicagoChicago, IL | $65,619 | $2,127 | $1,800 | $19,221 | - | ||
| Columbia College ChicagoChicago, IL | $32,520 | $1,011 | $1,800 | $16,838 | $22,000 | ||
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | $44,174 | $758 | $1,104 | $18,468 | $18,468 | ||
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL | $50,917 | $1,550 | $1,200 | $16,528 | $15,300 | ||
| Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL | $37,882 | $1,094 | $1,500 | $12,140 | $7,500 | ||
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | $51,716 | $925 | $1,200 | $16,894 | $15,556 | ||
| National Louis UniversityChicago, IL | $14,601 | $430 | - | - | $13,950 | ||
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | $65,997 | $7,690 | $1,686 | $20,334 | $20,334 | ||
| Principia CollegeElsah, IL | $33,280 | $1,075 | $1,000 | $13,370 | $10,000 | ||
| Average | - | $42,237 | - | $1,650 | $1,369 | $15,988 | $14,021 |