Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $35,963 when living on campus and $36,245 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Philander Smith College | $13,014 | $1,200 | $14,312 | $20,154 | |
| John Brown University | $30,832 | $800 | $13,078 | $5,350 | |
| Harding University | $24,888 | $512 | $13,898 | $16,840 | |
| Lyon College | $31,000 | $1,500 | $13,250 | $13,600 | |
| Ecclesia College | $16,850 | $1,080 | $14,700 | $14,700 | |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | $10,000 | - | - | - | |
| Average | $21,097 | $1,018 | $13,848 | $14,129 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,317 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lyon College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,000 and Philander Smith College has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,014 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Philander Smith College | $13,014 | $13,014 | ||
| John Brown University | $29,720 | $30,832 | ||
| Harding University | $23,148 | $24,888 | ||
| Lyon College | $31,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Ecclesia College | $16,850 | $16,850 | ||
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $22,746 | $23,317 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,570 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -31.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Philander Smith College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,600 and Lyon College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,840.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Philander Smith College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| John Brown University | $13,920 | $14,520 | ||
| Harding University | $13,047 | $13,684 | ||
| Lyon College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Ecclesia College | $12,075 | $12,075 | ||
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | $34,550 | $10,000 | ||
| Average | $18,398 | $12,570 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,848 when a student lives on campus and $14,129 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Philander Smith College | $10,000 | $4,312 | $14,376 | $5,778 | - |
| John Brown University | $10,258 | $2,820 | $2,500 | $2,850 | - |
| Harding University | $9,940 | $3,958 | $8,924 | $7,916 | - |
| Lyon College | $10,750 | $2,500 | $10,750 | $2,850 | - |
| Ecclesia College | $6,000 | $8,700 | $6,000 | $8,700 | - |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $9,390 | $4,458 | $8,510 | $5,619 | - |