Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $23,035 when living on campus and $25,433 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 | ||
| Chadron State College | - | $8,078 | $1,300 | $13,760 | $13,760 |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology | $7,140 | - | - | - | |
| Peru State College | - | $8,280 | $960 | $13,236 | $13,236 |
| Summit Christian College | $8,278 | $300 | $15,985 | $25,577 | |
| Wayne State College | - | $7,970 | $1,488 | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| Average | $7,949 | $1,012 | $14,074 | $16,472 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,949 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Peru State College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,280 and CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,140 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Chadron State College | $7,354 | $7,354 | - | $8,078 |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology | $7,140 | $7,140 | ||
| Peru State College | $7,920 | $7,920 | - | $8,280 |
| Summit Christian College | $7,608 | $8,278 | ||
| Wayne State College | $7,688 | $7,688 | - | $7,970 |
| Average | $7,654 | $7,542 | $7,949 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,012 for state residents and $10,184 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Chadron State College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $9,600 and Wayne State College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,640.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Chadron State College | $6,183 | $10,833 | $6,383 | $11,183 |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Peru State College | $9,120 | $9,120 | - | $9,408 |
| Summit Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wayne State College | $5,472 | $9,657 | $5,640 | $9,960 |
| Average | $6,925 | $9,870 | $6,012 | $10,184 |
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 $14,074 when a student lives on campus and $16,472 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Chadron State College | $9,248 | $4,512 | $9,248 | $4,512 | - |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Peru State College | $10,016 | $3,220 | $10,016 | $3,220 | - |
| Summit Christian College | $6,367 | $9,618 | $9,559 | $16,018 | - |
| Wayne State College | $9,624 | $3,690 | $9,624 | $3,690 | - |
| Average | $8,814 | $5,260 | $9,612 | $6,860 | - |