Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $34,010 when living on campus and $35,243 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 | |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $32,480 | $1,100 | $13,918 | $16,838 | |
| John Brown University | $30,832 | $800 | $13,078 | $5,350 | |
| Harding University | $24,888 | $512 | $13,898 | $16,840 | |
| Arkansas Baptist College | $8,760 | $1,000 | $13,300 | $12,254 | |
| Champion Christian College | $10,870 | $1,200 | $8,900 | $13,364 | |
| Average | $20,141 | $969 | $12,901 | $14,133 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $20,141 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ouachita Baptist University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $32,480 and Arkansas Baptist College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,760 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 | ||
| Ouachita Baptist University | $31,180 | $32,480 | ||
| John Brown University | $29,720 | $30,832 | ||
| Harding University | $23,148 | $24,888 | ||
| Arkansas Baptist College | $8,760 | $8,760 | ||
| Champion Christian College | $7,755 | $10,870 | ||
| Average | $18,930 | $20,141 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,131 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Philander Smith College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,600 and Harding University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,036.
| 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. | |||
| Ouachita Baptist University | $13,780 | $17,188 | ||
| John Brown University | $13,920 | $14,520 | ||
| Harding University | $13,047 | $13,684 | ||
| Arkansas Baptist College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Champion Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,582 | $15,131 | ||
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 $12,901 when a student lives on campus and $14,133 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 | - |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $9,240 | $4,678 | $8,928 | $7,910 | - |
| John Brown University | $10,258 | $2,820 | $2,500 | $2,850 | - |
| Harding University | $9,940 | $3,958 | $8,924 | $7,916 | - |
| Arkansas Baptist College | $8,826 | $4,474 | $7,780 | $4,474 | - |
| Champion Christian College | $7,400 | $1,500 | $10,464 | $2,900 | - |
| Average | $9,277 | $3,624 | $8,829 | $5,305 | - |