Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $44,791 when living on campus and $43,511 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 | ||
| Simpson College | $46,212 | $1,134 | $14,218 | $12,996 | |
| Morningside University | $38,190 | $1,250 | $14,230 | $15,364 | |
| Emmaus Bible College | $20,000 | $600 | $10,900 | $6,330 | |
| Central College | $20,988 | $1,275 | $15,462 | $15,462 | |
| Allen College | $20,444 | $800 | - | $14,400 | |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | $34,700 | - | $13,640 | $9,910 | |
| Average | $30,089 | $1,012 | $13,690 | $12,410 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,167 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Simpson College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $46,212 and Emmaus Bible College has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Simpson College | $45,108 | $46,212 | ||
| Morningside University | $36,610 | $38,190 | ||
| Emmaus Bible College | $19,800 | $20,000 | ||
| Central College | $19,800 | $20,988 | ||
| Allen College | $20,008 | $20,444 | ||
| Iowa Wesleyan University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $28,265 | $29,167 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,461 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Allen College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,680 and Simpson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,244.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Simpson College | $6,606 | $7,244 | ||
| Morningside University | $10,548 | $11,111 | ||
| Emmaus Bible College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Allen College | $19,200 | $19,028 | ||
| Iowa Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,118 | $12,461 | ||
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 $13,703 when a student lives on campus and $12,910 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Simpson College | $10,088 | $4,130 | $8,926 | $4,070 | - |
| Morningside University | $11,204 | $3,026 | $12,338 | $3,026 | - |
| Emmaus Bible College | $9,250 | $1,650 | $4,950 | $1,380 | - |
| Central College | $12,220 | $3,242 | $12,220 | $3,242 | - |
| Allen College | - | - | $8,800 | $5,600 | - |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | - | ||||
| Average | $10,691 | $3,012 | $9,447 | $3,464 | - |