Olney, Illinois Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Olney, Illinois: median public in-state tuition $5,260 (-4.6% vs national median) median graduate debt $6,500 (-51.0% vs U.S.) 1,634 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 1,634 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $5,260 (-4.6% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $10,092 (+1.2% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $6,500 (-51.0% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,211
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Olney serve students across Illinois with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 1,634 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $5,260. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Olney, Illinois and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Olney vs Illinois & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney, Illinois | $5,260 | $10,092 | $6,500 | N/A | 1,634 |
| Illinois (state median) | $4,788 | $7,399 | $10,670 | 56.0% | 467,073 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Olney, Illinois vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney, Illinois | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Illinois (state median) | $57,988 | 92.5% | 75.0% | 4.2% | — | 74.5% | 0.40 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Illinois (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney, Illinois | $5,260 | $10,092 | $6,500 | N/A | 1,634 | N/A | N/A |
| Chicago | $15,000 | $17,805 | $13,598 | 59.7% | 113,950 | $52,234 | 89.0% |
| Champaign | $10,144 | $11,202 | $14,024 | 85.1% | 39,606 | $81,054 | 93.2% |
| Lisle | $26,674 | $27,060 | $22,500 | 43.5% | 30,923 | $63,446 | 91.5% |
| Normal | $10,847 | $19,398 | $7,826 | 64.5% | 22,225 | $62,117 | 95.4% |
| Dekalb | $13,248 | $12,762 | $15,040 | 48.7% | 11,400 | $57,808 | 92.7% |
| Joliet | $21,320 | $13,140 | $9,711 | 66.8% | 10,609 | $63,926 | 94.1% |
| Evanston | $68,322 | $29,167 | $15,000 | 95.1% | 9,201 | $89,363 | 85.7% |
| Springfield | $12,075 | $16,000 | $10,256 | 53.2% | 8,016 | $57,103 | 92.0% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
In-state tuition: Olney, Illinois vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Olney, Illinois median in-state tuition is $5,260, -4.6% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Olney, Illinois vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Olney, Illinois is $6,500 (-51.0% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,211.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Olney, Illinois median public in-state tuition is $5,260, about -4.6% vs the national median. Versus the Great Lakes region, tuition is -6.5%.
Median graduate debt is $6,500 (-51.0% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Olney?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Olney, Illinois with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Olney?
Median in-state tuition in Olney is $5,260 and median net price is $10,092. For Illinois overall, medians are $4,788 and $7,399; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Olney?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Olney is N/A vs $57,988 for Illinois and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Olney colleges?
Median completer debt in Olney is $6,500 vs $10,670 for Illinois and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Olney?
Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Olney, Illinois, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Illinois college profile
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- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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