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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $58,163 when living on campus and $57,728 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Grinnell College $64,862 $800 $17,828 -
University of Dubuque $40,065 $1,200 $13,170 $15,420
Drake University $49,944 $1,100 $16,036 $13,979
Dordt University $35,960 $1,010 $14,930 $15,990
Clarke University $39,600 $1,160 $14,728 $14,728
Allen College $20,444 $800 - $14,400
Average$41,813$1,012$15,338$14,903

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $41,813 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Grinnell College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,862 and Allen College has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,444 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Grinnell College $61,480$64,862
University of Dubuque $38,526$40,065
Drake University $47,742$49,944
Dordt University $34,600$35,960
Clarke University $38,060$39,600
Allen College $20,008$20,444
Average$40,069$41,813

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,574 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Allen College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,680 and University of Dubuque has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,740.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Grinnell College The graduate tuition information is not available.
University of Dubuque $8,490$9,020
Drake University $12,128$12,777
Dordt University $9,460$9,820
Clarke University $13,080$12,224
Allen College $19,200$19,028
Average$12,472$12,574

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 $15,338 when a student lives on campus and $14,903 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Grinnell College
$15,878$1,950 ---
University of Dubuque
$11,470$1,700 $11,470$3,950-
Drake University
$11,858$4,178 $9,360$4,619-
Dordt University
$11,430$3,500 $11,500$4,490-
Clarke University
$11,000$3,728 $11,000$3,728-
Allen College
-- $8,800$5,600-
Average$12,327 $3,011$10,426 $4,477-