by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a College of Lake County degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how College of Lake County measures up.
College of Lake County is ranked #82 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Illinois, it ranks #18 of 112 for value.
Read the full College of Lake County value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
College of Lake County is ranked #34 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #18 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the College of Lake County financial aid page to be sure.
College of Lake County is ranked #82 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
College of Lake County is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at College of Lake County costs about $10,444. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $41,778 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,766 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,607 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,444 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $41,778 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about College of Lake County net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a College of Lake County degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $51,064 | — | — |
| All Students | $41,778 | #82 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $30,428 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $51,064 | — | — |
| All Students | $41,778 | #18 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $30,428 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at College of Lake County shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,109 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,673 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,505 |
| Over $110K | $9,823 |
About 45% of College of Lake County undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,688 per year. Get more details on the College of Lake County financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average College of Lake County cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.