Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $38,083 when living on campus and $41,121 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 | ||
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | $14,400 | $1,500 | - | $18,088 | |
| Sterling College | $32,200 | $1,240 | $13,832 | $13,832 | |
| McPherson College | $35,162 | $1,420 | $14,084 | $19,140 | |
| Kansas Christian College | $10,950 | $600 | $13,928 | $16,141 | |
| Friends University | $32,748 | $1,500 | $15,376 | $15,892 | |
| Donnelly College | $10,350 | $600 | - | $20,960 | |
| Average | $22,635 | $1,143 | $14,305 | $17,342 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,635 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, McPherson College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,162 and Donnelly College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,350 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | $14,400 | $14,400 | ||
| Sterling College | $30,000 | $32,200 | ||
| McPherson College | $33,536 | $35,162 | ||
| Kansas Christian College | $9,570 | $10,950 | ||
| Friends University | $31,812 | $32,748 | ||
| Donnelly College | $10,372 | $10,350 | ||
| Average | $21,615 | $22,635 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,196 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sterling College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,107 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 | |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | $12,500 | $12,950 | ||
| Sterling College | $15,347 | $15,347 | ||
| McPherson College | $4,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Kansas Christian College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Friends University | $11,988 | $11,988 | ||
| Donnelly College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,084 | $11,196 | ||
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 $14,305 when a student lives on campus and $17,342 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | - | - | $13,560 | $4,528 | - |
| Sterling College | $9,532 | $4,300 | $9,532 | $4,300 | - |
| McPherson College | $10,322 | $3,762 | $10,144 | $8,996 | - |
| Kansas Christian College | $9,650 | $4,278 | $11,300 | $4,841 | - |
| Friends University | $10,828 | $4,548 | $11,344 | $4,548 | - |
| Donnelly College | - | - | $12,204 | $8,756 | - |
| Average | $10,083 | $4,222 | $11,347 | $5,995 | - |