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Can You Afford Principia College?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Principia’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2020 - 2021 Costs Between $44,990 and $44,990

Feeling a little stressed about paying $44,990 to attend Principia College each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for Illinois students, 99.0% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $28,186.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$30,720
+ Room and board$12,270
+ Other expenses$2,000
Total cost$44,990
Affordability Score (24 out of 100)
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$44,990
- Grants and scholarships$28,186
Net price$16,804
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$44,990
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Principia.

Projected Costs Between $0 and $265,500 For a Four Year Degree. Between $0 and $130,251 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend Principia in 2020 - 2021 was $44,990. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.9% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $46,716 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $49,430 for a bachelor degree candidate ($47,603 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $192,257 over the course of four years ($94,319 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Principia College

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.4%1.9%
Freshman year$0$17,291$46,716
Senior year$0$17,540$47,603
Total 2-year net price$0$34,832$94,319
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$0$13,270$35,932
Total monthly payment$0$401$1,085
Total amount paid$0$48,102$130,251
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.4%1.9%
Freshman year$0$17,291$46,716
Senior year$0$18,049$49,430
Total 4-year net price$0$70,674$192,257
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$0$26,924$73,243
Total monthly payment$0$813$2,212
Total amount paid$0$97,598$265,500

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