Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $43,311 when living on campus and $43,741 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 | ||
| Saint Ambrose University | $35,598 | $1,320 | $15,886 | $19,080 | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | $17,328 | $2,246 | - | $16,596 | |
| Maharishi International University | $16,530 | $1,000 | $11,200 | $11,800 | |
| Luther College | $50,320 | $1,040 | $14,195 | $14,195 | |
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $33,220 | $1,200 | $14,040 | $14,040 | |
| Emmaus Bible College | $20,000 | $600 | $10,900 | $6,330 | |
| Average | $28,833 | $1,234 | $13,244 | $13,674 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,833 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Luther College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,320 and Maharishi International University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,530 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saint Ambrose University | $34,570 | $35,598 | ||
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | $19,087 | $17,328 | ||
| Maharishi International University | $16,530 | $16,530 | ||
| Luther College | $48,160 | $50,320 | ||
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $31,970 | $33,220 | ||
| Emmaus Bible College | $19,800 | $20,000 | ||
| Average | $28,353 | $28,833 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,416 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Maharishi International University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,000 and Graceland University-Lamoni has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,796.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saint Ambrose University | $19,320 | $19,405 | ||
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | $12,224 | $12,736 | ||
| Maharishi International University | $29,530 | $29,530 | ||
| Luther College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $11,905 | $11,991 | ||
| Emmaus Bible College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $18,245 | $18,416 | ||
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 $13,244 when a student lives on campus and $13,674 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Saint Ambrose University | $12,348 | $3,538 | $11,592 | $7,488 | - |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | - | - | $9,450 | $7,146 | - |
| Maharishi International University | $7,400 | $3,800 | $8,000 | $3,800 | - |
| Luther College | $11,180 | $3,015 | $11,180 | $3,015 | - |
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $10,540 | $3,500 | $10,540 | $3,500 | - |
| Emmaus Bible College | $9,250 | $1,650 | $4,950 | $1,380 | - |
| Average | $10,144 | $3,101 | $9,285 | $4,388 | - |