Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $47,486 when living on campus and $47,747 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Palmer College of Chiropractic | $11,340 | $60 | - | - | |
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | $19,428 | - | - | - | |
Luther College | $50,320 | $1,040 | $14,195 | $14,195 | |
Loras College | $38,298 | $800 | $11,743 | $10,538 | |
University of Dubuque | $40,065 | $1,200 | $13,170 | $15,420 | |
Clarke University | $39,600 | $1,160 | $14,728 | $14,728 | |
Average | $33,175 | $852 | $13,459 | $13,720 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,925 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Luther College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,320 and Palmer College of Chiropractic has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,340 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Palmer College of Chiropractic | $11,085 | $11,340 | ||
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Luther College | $48,160 | $50,320 | ||
Loras College | $36,570 | $38,298 | ||
University of Dubuque | $38,526 | $40,065 | ||
Clarke University | $38,060 | $39,600 | ||
Average | $34,480 | $35,925 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,528 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,388 and University of Dubuque has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,740.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Palmer College of Chiropractic | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | $21,102 | $19,428 | ||
Luther College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Loras College | $13,440 | $13,440 | ||
University of Dubuque | $8,490 | $9,020 | ||
Clarke University | $13,080 | $12,224 | ||
Average | $14,028 | $13,528 |
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 $13,459 when a student lives on campus and $13,720 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Palmer College of Chiropractic | - | - | - | - | - |
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | - | - | - | - | - |
Luther College | $11,180 | $3,015 | $11,180 | $3,015 | - |
Loras College | $9,668 | $2,075 | $8,281 | $2,257 | - |
University of Dubuque | $11,470 | $1,700 | $11,470 | $3,950 | - |
Clarke University | $11,000 | $3,728 | $11,000 | $3,728 | - |
Average | $10,830 | $2,630 | $10,483 | $3,238 | - |