Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $46,381 when living on campus and $48,272 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 | ||
| University of Saint Mary | $33,890 | $2,550 | $13,232 | $14,584 | |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $35,300 | $1,200 | $15,800 | $13,640 | |
| McPherson College | $35,162 | $1,420 | $14,084 | $19,140 | |
| Newman University | $35,500 | $1,393 | $13,655 | $18,023 | |
| Kansas Christian College | $10,950 | $600 | $13,928 | $16,141 | |
| Friends University | $32,748 | $1,500 | $15,376 | $15,892 | |
| Average | $30,592 | $1,444 | $14,346 | $16,237 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,592 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Newman University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,500 and Kansas Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,950 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Saint Mary | $32,540 | $33,890 | ||
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $33,380 | $35,300 | ||
| McPherson College | $33,536 | $35,162 | ||
| Newman University | $34,400 | $35,500 | ||
| Kansas Christian College | $9,570 | $10,950 | ||
| Friends University | $31,812 | $32,748 | ||
| Average | $29,206 | $30,592 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,029 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ottawa University-Ottawa requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,682 and McPherson College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,500.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Saint Mary | $11,232 | $11,367 | ||
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $10,307 | $12,562 | ||
| McPherson College | $4,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Newman University | $8,484 | $9,730 | ||
| Kansas Christian College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Friends University | $11,988 | $11,988 | ||
| Average | $9,302 | $10,029 | ||
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 $14,346 when a student lives on campus and $16,237 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Saint Mary | $10,032 | $3,200 | $11,384 | $3,200 | - |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $12,160 | $3,640 | $10,000 | $3,640 | - |
| McPherson College | $10,322 | $3,762 | $10,144 | $8,996 | - |
| Newman University | $10,279 | $3,376 | $11,846 | $6,177 | - |
| Kansas Christian College | $9,650 | $4,278 | $11,300 | $4,841 | - |
| Friends University | $10,828 | $4,548 | $11,344 | $4,548 | - |
| Average | $10,545 | $3,801 | $11,003 | $5,234 | - |