Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $46,713 when living on campus and $45,609 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 | ||
| William Penn University | $28,750 | $1,504 | $13,546 | $13,546 | |
| Saint Ambrose University | $35,598 | $1,320 | $15,886 | $19,080 | |
| Loras College | $38,298 | $800 | $11,743 | $10,538 | |
| Emmaus Bible College | $20,000 | $600 | $10,900 | $6,330 | |
| Briar Cliff University | $35,534 | $1,544 | $14,764 | $14,450 | |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | $34,700 | - | $13,640 | $9,910 | |
| Average | $32,147 | $1,154 | $13,413 | $12,309 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,636 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Loras College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,298 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 | |
| William Penn University | $27,800 | $28,750 | ||
| Saint Ambrose University | $34,570 | $35,598 | ||
| Loras College | $36,570 | $38,298 | ||
| Emmaus Bible College | $19,800 | $20,000 | ||
| Briar Cliff University | $34,095 | $35,534 | ||
| Iowa Wesleyan University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $30,567 | $31,636 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,178 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saint Ambrose University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,125 and Briar Cliff University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,268.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| William Penn University | $10,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Saint Ambrose University | $19,320 | $19,405 | ||
| Loras College | $13,440 | $13,440 | ||
| Emmaus Bible College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Briar Cliff University | $9,554 | $9,366 | ||
| Iowa Wesleyan University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,204 | $13,178 | ||
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 $13,368 when a student lives on campus and $12,789 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| William Penn University | $7,712 | $5,834 | $7,448 | $6,098 | - |
| Saint Ambrose University | $12,348 | $3,538 | $11,592 | $7,488 | - |
| Loras College | $9,668 | $2,075 | $8,281 | $2,257 | - |
| Emmaus Bible College | $9,250 | $1,650 | $4,950 | $1,380 | - |
| Briar Cliff University | $10,208 | $4,556 | $9,894 | $4,556 | - |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | - | ||||
| Average | $9,837 | $3,531 | $8,433 | $4,356 | - |