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Family & Education, Illinois

College Counselor cost in Chicago, IL

A typical College Counselor figure in Chicago is about $7,185 per student (comprehensive package), about 10% above the national figure of $6,500.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$7,185

per student (comprehensive package)

Fair price range: $884 to $13,260

On the low end
$884
On the high end
$13,260

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Package vs hourly
  2. Essay help
  3. School list
  4. Prestige
  5. Number of schools

Ways to pay less

  1. Use school counselors first
  2. Pay hourly for essays only
  3. Limit the school list
  4. Skip guaranteed-admission claims
  5. Ask for a written plan

College Counselor in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$7,185
$884 to $13,260
National typical$6,500
$800 to $12,000
Naperville, IL$6,990
$860 to $12,900
Aurora, IL$6,595
$812 to $12,180
Joliet, IL$6,405
$788 to $11,820
Anaheim, CA$7,900
$972 to $14,580
Concord, CA$8,680
$1,070 to $16,020

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Questions people ask

College Counselor in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, College Counselor typically costs about $7,185 per student (comprehensive package), with most prices between $884 and $13,260.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind College Counselor earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 10% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.