How much will you need to pay for college?
If you're paying for college, you will save literally thousands of dollars by coming to Parkland. At $102 per credit hour for in-district tuition, Parkland is less than half the cost of a public university, and a fraction of the cost of private schools. Compare the average annual tuition for Illinois schools…
- Community Colleges . . . . . . . . . . $3,060
- Public Universities . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,242
- Private Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,649
The following estimated costs of attending Parkland for the 2010-11 school year and are based on 2 semesters, 15 hours each:
In-District
Tuition & Fees $3,060 (Based on 30 credit hrs)
Room & Board $5,000
Books & Supplies $1,500
Transportation $1,500
Misc Expenses $1,500
TOTAL COST $12,560
Out-of-District
Tuition & Fees $7,830 (Based on 30 credit hrs)
Room & Board $5,000
Books & Supplies $1,500
Transportation $1,500
Misc Expenses $1,500
TOTAL COST $17,330
Use these costs as a tool when calculating your educational expenses. Remember, they are average costs. Yours may vary, according to number of credit hours you take, types and number of books you have to purchase, and your living arrangements.
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