Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $41,030 when living on campus and $44,591 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 | ||
| Central Christian College of the Bible | $11,200 | $1,240 | $12,365 | $25,205 | |
| Kansas City Art Institute | $43,550 | $800 | $14,950 | $13,300 | |
| Graceland University - Trenton | $17,175 | $2,100 | - | $18,500 | |
| Graceland University - Independence | $14,400 | $1,800 | - | $16,980 | |
| Webster University | $30,730 | $1,000 | $21,378 | $24,974 | |
| Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $23,411 | $1,388 | $16,231 | $19,792 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,411 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kansas City Art Institute requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,550 and Central Christian College of the Bible has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,200 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Christian College of the Bible | $9,850 | $11,200 | ||
| Kansas City Art Institute | $41,924 | $43,550 | ||
| Graceland University - Trenton | $16,485 | $17,175 | ||
| Graceland University - Independence | $13,860 | $14,400 | ||
| Webster University | $29,840 | $30,730 | ||
| Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $22,392 | $23,411 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,895 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Webster University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,140 and Central Christian College of the Bible has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,300.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Christian College of the Bible | $5,310 | $6,450 | ||
| Kansas City Art Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Graceland University - Trenton | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Graceland University - Independence | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Webster University | $12,800 | $13,340 | ||
| Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,055 | $9,895 | ||
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 $16,231 when a student lives on campus and $19,792 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central Christian College of the Bible | $9,400 | $2,965 | $13,576 | $11,629 | - |
| Kansas City Art Institute | $12,900 | $2,050 | $10,000 | $3,300 | - |
| Graceland University - Trenton | - | - | $14,040 | $4,460 | - |
| Graceland University - Independence | - | - | $14,040 | $2,940 | - |
| Webster University | $12,820 | $8,558 | $13,200 | $11,774 | - |
| Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,707 | $4,524 | $12,971 | $6,821 | - |