Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,431 when living on campus and $45,383 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 | ||
| St Luke's College | $20,940 | $1,253 | - | $11,610 | |
| 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 | |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $19,530 | $1,240 | $12,468 | $12,468 | |
| University of Dubuque | $40,065 | $1,200 | $13,170 | $15,420 | |
| Average | $31,430 | $1,107 | $12,894 | $12,846 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,831 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Luther College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $50,320 and Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,530 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| St Luke's College | $20,940 | $20,940 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $18,740 | $19,530 | ||
| University of Dubuque | $38,526 | $40,065 | ||
| Average | $32,587 | $33,831 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,457 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.96% 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 Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,840.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| St Luke's College | 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 | ||
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $8,850 | $7,940 | ||
| University of Dubuque | $8,490 | $9,020 | ||
| Average | $12,971 | $12,457 | ||
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 $12,894 when a student lives on campus and $12,846 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| St Luke's College | - | - | $8,235 | $3,375 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $7,950 | $4,518 | $7,950 | $4,518 | - |
| University of Dubuque | $11,470 | $1,700 | $11,470 | $3,950 | - |
| Average | $10,067 | $2,827 | $9,423 | $3,423 | - |