Family & Education, Illinois

SAT / ACT Prep cost in Chicago, IL

A typical SAT / ACT Prep figure in Chicago is about $624 per course, about 4% above the national figure of $600.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$624

per course

On the low end
$208
On the high end
$1,560

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

What moves the price

  1. Group vs private
  2. Hours
  3. Brand
  4. Materials
  5. Score guarantee

Ways to pay less

  1. Start with a book and practice tests
  2. Use group classes
  3. Ask about score guarantees
  4. Avoid huge hour packages
  5. Retake strategically

SAT / ACT Prep in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$624
$208 to $1,560
National typical$600
$200 to $1,500
Naperville, IL$606
$202 to $1,515
Aurora, IL$570
$190 to $1,425
Joliet, IL$552
$184 to $1,380
Anaheim, CA$675
$225 to $1,690
Concord, CA$696
$232 to $1,740

Other Family & Education costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

SAT / ACT Prep in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, SAT / ACT Prep typically costs about $624 per course, with most prices between $208 and $1,560.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SAT / ACT Prep earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 4% 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.