<p>You’re right. He is in state for Illinois but Illinois is expensive even in state. Some of the options I gave would be the same or even less (UW-La Crosse and Winona State) than what it would cost for UIUC. </p>
<p>Regardless of instate or out of state I think the OP will need to really look at numbers and decide where to get the most for his money.</p>
<p>An Illinois state school other than the flagship may end up being the best bet. It’s always nice to have options though.</p>