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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 $54,677 when living on campus and $54,424 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
William Penn University $28,750 $1,504 $13,546 $13,546
Simpson College $46,212 $1,134 $14,218 $12,996
Grand View University $33,450 $1,248 $17,178 $18,194
Drake University $49,944 $1,100 $16,036 $13,979
Dordt University $35,960 $1,010 $14,930 $15,990
Briar Cliff University $35,534 $1,544 $14,764 $14,450
Average$38,308$1,257$15,112$14,859

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $38,308 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Drake University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $49,944 and William Penn University has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,750 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
William Penn University $27,800$28,750
Simpson College $45,108$46,212
Grand View University $32,158$33,450
Drake University $47,742$49,944
Dordt University $34,600$35,960
Briar Cliff University $34,095$35,534
Average$36,917$38,308

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,831 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Drake University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,009 and Simpson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,244.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
William Penn University $10,500$10,500
Simpson College $6,606$7,244
Grand View University $8,900$9,278
Drake University $12,128$12,777
Dordt University $9,460$9,820
Briar Cliff University $9,554$9,366
Average$9,525$9,831

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 $15,112 when a student lives on campus and $14,859 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
William Penn University
$7,712$5,834 $7,448$6,098-
Simpson College
$10,088$4,130 $8,926$4,070-
Grand View University
$12,880$4,298 $12,790$5,404-
Drake University
$11,858$4,178 $9,360$4,619-
Dordt University
$11,430$3,500 $11,500$4,490-
Briar Cliff University
$10,208$4,556 $9,894$4,556-
Average$10,696 $4,416$9,986 $4,873-