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SAT / ACT Prep cost in Springfield, IL

A typical SAT / ACT Prep figure in Springfield is about $704 per course, about 12% below the national figure of $800.

Typical cost

Typical in Springfield

$704

per course

Fair price range: $176 to $1,935

On the low end
$176
On the high end
$1,935

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

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How prices have moved

Up 1.9%past year

Up 22.8%over five years

How prices for fees for lessons or instructions have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Fees for lessons or instructions, CUUR0000SERF03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

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
Springfield, IL$704
$176 to $1,935
National typical$800
$200 to $2,200
Rockford, IL$632
$158 to $1,740
Joliet, IL$736
$184 to $2,025
Aurora, IL$760
$190 to $2,090
Augusta, GA$760
$190 to $2,090
Birmingham, AL$684
$171 to $1,880

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Questions people ask

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

In Springfield, IL, SAT / ACT Prep typically costs about $704 per course, with most prices between $176 and $1,935.

Why is Springfield lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SAT / ACT Prep earn in Springfield, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Springfield about 12% below 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.